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Overflight Permits in Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing, Prior Permission is required. Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica CAA AIP, any aircraft owner/operator wishing to fly in Costa Rica airspace must apply for Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica overflight permit.

Costa Rica 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.

Costa Rica - Overflight, Landing Permit and Ground Handling Services

Our skilled flight support team provides a comprehensive range of aviation support services to all international and domestic airports in Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica Overflight and Landing Permits can be obtained directly from the Costa Rica Civil Aviation Authority within the required time frame.

Costa Rica Overflight Permit

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.

Costa Rica Landing Permit

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.

In order to obtain Costa Rica Overflight, Landing Permit, you must provide the following information

  • Overflying Costa Rica “Overfly Permit Not Required”.
  • A flight plan must be filed two hours prior to departure from the origin.

Documents Concerning Aircraft:

  • (AOC, COA, COI, CON, COR)
  • Operating Permit for Aircraft (Private Aircraft AOC Not Required)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Certificate of Noise
  • Certificate of Registration

Permits are available in the categories listed below

  • Charter or Private Landing Permits
  • Charter or Private Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
  • Charter Overflight Permits

Scheduled Airlines

  • Monthly Block Permits
  • Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

Sample Overflight Permits – Costa Rica

Item 18 of your submitted Flight Plan must include the approved overflight permission number.

Example of a Permit Format

Costa Rica Overflight Permit = There will be No Specific Overflight Permit Number.

Issuing Costa Rica Overflight Permit

Costa Rica over flight permit will be issue by:

Costa Rica Civil Aviation Authority

Postal Address : Postal 5026- 1000. San Jos, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility

The Costa Rica Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will send an air navigation bill directly to the local agent who submit the request of permit.

.Validity of Costa Rica Overflight Permit

Permits for Overflight Are Valid for “72 Hours” (from its initial requested schedule)

Working Hours of the Costa Rica Civil Aviation Authority

  • Sunday is Costa Rica Weekend
  • Working hours of the Costa Rica Civil Aviation Authority are from 1400Z to 2245Z.

Processing Fees for Costa Rica Overflight Permits (official)

According To Costa Rica Civil Aviation, Officially, “NO CAA Processing Fees” are charged for the issuance of a Costa Rica Overflight Permit.

Ground Handling Services

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 Costa Rica and around the world.

International Trip Support Services

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 Costa Rica, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Costa Rica 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.