Whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing, Prior Permission is required. Eritrea 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 Eritrea CAA AIP, any aircraft owner/operator wishing to fly in Eritrea airspace must apply for Eritrea 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 Eritrea overflight permit.
Eritrea 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 Eritrea, 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 Eritrea Overflight and Landing Permits can be obtained directly from the Eritrea 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 – Eritrea
Item 18 of your submitted Flight Plan must include the approved overflight permission number.
Example of a Permit Format
Eritrea Overflight Permit = ERCAA/1234/2020
Issuing Eritrea Overflight Permit
Eritrea over flight permit will be issue by:
Eritrea Civil Aviation Authority
Postal Address : Ministry of Transport and Communications Ministry, P.O. Box 252, Asmara, Eritrea.
Eritrea Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility
The Eritrea Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will send an air navigation bill directly to the airline or operator to the company.
.Validity of Eritrea Overflight Permit
Permits for Overflight Are Valid for “72 Hours” (from its initial requested schedule)
Working Hours of the Eritrea Civil Aviation Authority
According To Eritrea Civil Aviation, Officially, “40 USD CAA Processing Fees” are charged for the issuance of a Eritrea Overflight Permit.
The Eritrea Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will send an air navigation bill directly to the airline or operator via ASECNA.
According To Eritrea Civil Aviation Publication ( Amend AIP-ERITREA Pages : GEN 4.2-1 effective from 01-Mar-2021 )
Air navigation charges are determined on the basis of Maximum Take-Off Weight of the aircraft specified in the Certificate Of Airworthiness.
Weight Of Aircraft | Charges Description |
First to 10,000 lbs | 100 USD |
50,001 to 120,000 lbs | 125 USD |
50,001 to 120,000 lbs | 175 USD |
120,001 to 300,000 lbs | 200 USD |
300,000 lbs and Above | 225 USD |
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 Eritrea and around the world.
According to CAAO-001-ATNR-1.0, only Authorized Flight Authorization Agents (AFPA) shall be granted permission for non-scheduled flights. Operators must apply to the Director of Air Transport using the On-line Air Transport Flight Management System to acquire authorization (ATFMS).
Airspace
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 Eritrea, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Eritrea 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.