Whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing, Prior Permission is required. Iraq has its own set of rules, regulations, and procedures for granting permits to aircraft wishing to land or even enter their airspace, whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing.According to the Iraq CAA AIP, any aircraft owner/operator wishing to fly in Iraq airspace must apply for Iraq overflight clearance with the air transport department at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. Always remember to include AFTN in your flight plan, although you’ll only require a Iraq overflight permit.
Iraq is a member to the Chicago Convention, flight and crew conditions must closely adhere to the ICAO general rules of international air traffic and their regulations for the movement of soldiers, equipment, supplies, and dangerous items. Please contact us for more details.
Our skilled flight support team provides a comprehensive range of aviation support services to all international and domestic airports in Iraq, as well as experience above and below the wings, to facilitate single-window operations. Passenger Charter Flights, Cargo Airlines, and Scheduled Airline Seasonal Block Clearance for Iraq Overflight and Landing Permits can be obtained directly from the Iraq Civil Aviation Authority within the required time frame.
Overfly approvals are required for any flight from point of origin to point of destination, we provide entire trip assistance and can acquire permits on short notice.
We have direct contact with Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) all over the world, and in countries where CAA only allows permits to be processed through local agents, we have a highly qualified local representative team ready to assist our valued customers, allowing us to arrange landing permits quickly.
Sample Overflight Permits – Iraq
Item 18 of your submitted Flight Plan must include the approved overflight permission number.
Example of a Permit Format
Iraq Overflight Permit =OVR/17767
Issuing Iraq Overflight Permit
Iraq over flight permit will be issue by:
Iraq Civil Aviation Authority – ICAA
Postal Address : PO Box 23000. Baghdad International Airport, Iraq.
Iraq Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility
The Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will send an air navigation bill directly to the airline or operator.
.Validity of Iraq Overflight Permit
Permits for Overflight Are Valid for “24 Hours” (from its initial requested schedule)
Working Hours of the Iraq Civil Aviation Authority
According To Iraq Civil Aviation, Officially, “NO CAA Processing Fees” are charged for the issuance of a Iraq Overflight Permit.
We recognize that high-quality, personalized ground handling services at the best price are critical components of a successful trip. Whether the flight is ad-hoc or scheduled, we ensure that the aircraft, its crew, passengers, and cargo are taken care of from landing to take-off. Overfly Permit provide a comprehensive range of high-quality cargo, ramp, passenger, and fuel stop services to our customers in Iraq and around the world.
Our highly professional flight support team, with over 15 years of experience, has the commercial technical and regulatory knowledge and expertise to handle your flight in the shortest possible time at any civil airport in Iraq, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Iraq overflight and landing permits, and escorting passengers and crew through customs and immigration. Third-party providers are used for other services. Furthermore, we adhere to stringent operational and customer service standards to ensure that every site we serve receives consistent, professional, and tailored service.