Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Overflight Permit is Not Required.
- Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.
For Landing permits in Saint Kitts & Nevis:
- Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of Saint Kitts & Nevis.
Saint Kitts & Nevis Airports
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: (SKB) is located in Basseterre, the capital of Saint Kitts, which is part of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean.
Airport Communications:
(Basseterre Ground: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.300 MHz)
- Airport Type : Civil
- Airport Hours : AD 1000-0100Z;
- Admin M-F 1200-2100Z; O/T 24 hrs PNR
- Control Tower : 1000-0100Z, O/T O/RIATA Airport Code : SKB
- ICAO Airport Code : TKPK
Latitude: 17.3112° N - Longitude: 62.7197° W
- Elevation : 167ft
- Customs : 24 Hours
- Immigration : 24 Hours
- Time : UTC-4.00
- Operating Hours : AD 1000-0100Z; Admin Mon-Fri 1200-2100Z; O/T 24 hrs PNR
- Runway : 07/25 7618 x 148ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
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Koi Resort Saint Kitts: (2.3km from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport)
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St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino: (3.7km from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport)
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Royal St. Kitts Hotel: (3.7km from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport)
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Ottley’s Plantation Inn: (6.3km from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport)
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Marriott’s St. Kitts Beach Club: (3.7km from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Airways Flight Support Services
Services
Queries from Flight Dispatchers
Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Authority to Issue Saint Kitts and Nevis Overflight & Landing Permits
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Mailing Address: Civil Aviation Authority of St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis.
FIR's In Saint Kitts and Nevis Airspace
- Saint Kitts and Nevis, being a relatively small island nation, does not have its own dedicated Flight Information Region (FIR).
- The airspace over Saint Kitts and Nevis is typically managed by regional FIRs.
Permits are available in listed categories
- Charter and Private Operator Services
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Overflight Permits
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Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
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Commercial Airlines
- Commercial Airlines
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Monthly Block Permits
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Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
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Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
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Business Jets and Airliners Services
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Landing Permits
Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
Working hours of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Civil Aviation Authority
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The operational hours for the Saint Kitts and Nevis Civil Aviation Authority are from 0100Z to 1000Z.
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Weekends in Saint Kitts and Nevis are observed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Validity of a Saint Kitts and Nevis Overflight Permit
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No Overflight Permit Required for Transiting Saint Kitts and Nevis Airspace.
Required Aircraft Documentation
Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)
Airworthiness Certificate
Certificate of Insurance
Noise Certification
Aircraft Registration Certificate
Official Saint Kitts and Nevis Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
As Per Saint Kitts and Nevis Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Saint Kitts and Nevis Overflight Permits.
The Saint Kitts and Nevis Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.