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Overflight Permits in Bahamas

Bahamas

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

Bahamas 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.

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

Bahamas 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.

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

  • “Overfly Permit Not Required” if flying over Bahamas’s territory.
  • A flight plan must be filed two hours before to departure from the point of 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 – Bahamas

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

Example of a Permit Format

Bahamas Overflight Permit = There will be no specific number assigned to the overflight permit.

Issuing Bahamas Overflight Permit

Bahamas over flight permit will be issue by:

Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority

Postal Address : Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority, Bahamas.

Bahamas Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility

The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will send an air navigation bill directly to theAirline or operator.

Validity of Bahamas Overflight Permit

Permits for Overflight valid for 24 hours ( for initial requested schedule). 

Working Hours of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority

  • Saturday and Sunday are Bahamas Weekend
  • Working hours of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority are for 24 hours.

Processing Fees for Bahamas Overflight Permits (official)

According To Bahamas Civil Aviation, Officially, “NO CAA Processing Fees” are charged for the issuance of a Bahamas 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 Bahamas and around the world.

Bahamas Airport List

MYSM / ZSA / San Salvador Int’l Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYNN / NAS / Lynden Pindling Int’l Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYMM / MYG / Mayaguana Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYLS / SML / Stella Maris Airprot - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYIG / IGA / Matthew Town Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYGF / FPO / Grand Bahama Int’l Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYER / RSD / Eleuthera Island - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYEM / GHB / Governors Harbour Intl Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYEH / ELH / Eleuthera Island Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYEF / GGT / Exuma Islands Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYCB / TBI / New Bight Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYBS / BIM / Bimini Islands Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYBG / GHC / Great Harbour Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYBC / CCZ / Berry Islands Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYAT / TCB / Treasure Cay Int’l Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYAN / SAQ / San Andros Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYAM / MHH / Marsh Harbour Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYAK / COX / Congo Town Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

MYAF / ASD / Fresh Creek Airport - Overflight Permit, Landing Permit, Ground Handling & Fuel Supply

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