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Overflight Permits in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

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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. Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico CAA AIP, any aircraft owner/operator wishing to fly in Puerto Rico airspace must apply for Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico overflight permit.

Puerto Rico 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.

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

Puerto Rico 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.

Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico Overflight, Landing Permit, you must provide the following information

  • “Overfly Permit Not Required” if flying over Puerto Rico’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 – Puerto Rico

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

Example of a Permit Format

Puerto Rico Overflight Permit = There will be no specific overflight permit number.

Issuing Puerto Rico Overflight Permit

Puerto Rico over flight permit will be issue by:

Puerto Rico Civil Aviation Authority

Postal Address : Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility

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

Validity of Puerto Rico Overflight Permit

Permits for Overflight not required. 

Working Hours of the Puerto Rico Civil Aviation Authority

  • Saturday and Sunday are Puerto Rico Weekend
  • Working hours of the Puerto Rico Civil Aviation Authority are from 1200Z to 2100Z.

Processing Fees for Puerto Rico Overflight Permits (official)

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

Ground Handling Services

We recognize that high-quality, personalized ground handling services at the best price are critical Puerto Ricocomponents 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Puerto Rico 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.