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Overflight Permits in Kuwait

Kuwait

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

Kuwait 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.

Kuwait - 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 Kuwait, 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 Kuwait Overflight and Landing Permits can be obtained directly from the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority within the required time frame.

Kuwait 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.

Kuwait 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 Kuwait Overflight, Landing Permit, you must provide the following information

  • Complete Flight Schedule
  • Lead Passenger Details (Only for Passenger Flight)
  • Entry/Exit Points and time

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 – Kuwait

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

Example of a Permit Format

Kuwait Overflight Permit =565-ATO/18

Issuing Kuwait Overflight Permit

Kuwait over flight permit will be issue by:

Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority

Postal Address : Directorate General of Civil Aviation PO Box 17. Safat Kuwait 13001, Kuwait.

Kuwait Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility

The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will send an air navigation bill directly to the airline or operator.

.Validity of Kuwait Overflight Permit

Permits for Overflight Are Valid for “24 Hours” (from its initial requested schedule)

Working Hours of the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority

  • Friday and Saturday are Kuwait Weekend
  • Working hours of the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority are from 0400Z to 1100Z.

Processing Fees for Kuwait Overflight Permits (official)

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

How Many FIR's In Kuwait Airspace

  • Kuwait’s airspace currently has one flight information region (FIR).
  • Kuwait’s ICAO code for FIR is “OKAC”.

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 Kuwait 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 Kuwait, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Kuwait 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.