Sierra Leone

If you're an operator of a business jet or a commercial airline with plans to flyover Sierra Leone airspace, obtaining a Sierra Leone Overflight Permit from the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is mandatory. As a flight dispatcher, it's important to have a good understanding of the requirements for obtaining this permit, including the fact that the issuing of an overflight permit confirms that there is no political or security objection to your airline, aircraft, or country of origin/destination and that there are no outstanding navigation fees due to the ATC authority.

1. What are CAA's working hours, including whether they are open on weekends?
2. Which aircraft documents must be submitted with the overflight request?
3. Are there any fees charged by the CAA for processing the permit?
4. What is the official validity period of the overflight permit, as determined by the CAA?
5. How can the Sierra Leone air navigation bill be obtained, either through IATA or a local agent?

It is advisable to consult with a professional aviation services company or your aviation advisor to assist you in obtaining the necessary permits and ensuring compliance with the regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sierra Leone.

Operating Hours of Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority :

• Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority working hours ( 0830Z ) till ( 1730Z ).
• Weekend In Sierra Leone ( Saturday and Sunday )

What Details Do I Need To Provide For Obtaining A Sierra Leone Overflight Permit :

• Complete Flight Schedule
• Entry Point and Exit Point
• Lead Passenger Details ( Only for Passenger Flight )
• Consignee and Consigner Details (Only for Cargo Flights)

Is There Any Offical Sierra Leone Overflight Permit Processing Fees :

• According To Sierra Leone Civil Aviation

Officially there is "NO CAA Processing Fees" applied for issuance of Sierra Leone Overflight Permits.

Maximum Validity Duration for Sierra Leone Overflight Permit :

• Sierra Leone overflight permit is valid for +72 hours (from their initial requested schedule).

Who Handles the Payment of the Air Navigation Bill for Overflights in Sierra Leone :

• Sierra Leone CAA will issue air navigation bill directly to Airline/Operator.

Sierra Leone Sample Overflight Permits :

The issued overflight permit number must be inserted in Item 18 of your submiting Flight Plan.

• Sample Permit Format

Sierra Leone Overflight Permit : OF/SL070720-118

How Many Flight Information Regions Exist in Sierra Leone Airspace :

• Airspace of Sierra Leone is currently having two flight information region (FIR).
• Sierra Leone FIR ICAO Code is " GLRB "

Who Will Issue Sierra Leone Overflight Permits :

• Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority
• Postal Address : SLCAA Leone House 21/23 Siaka Stevens Street Freetown, Sierra Leone.

We Offer Below Sierra Leone Overflight and Landing Permits Category :

• Charter and Private Operator Services
• Overflight Permits
• Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
• Commercial Airlines
• Monthly Block Permits
• Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
• Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
• Business Jets and Airliners Services
• Landing Permits
• Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

Ground Handling Services :

At our company, we recognize that top-notch, personalized ground handling services at an affordable cost are crucial to a successful flight, regardless of whether it's scheduled or ad-hoc. Our priority is to ensure that the aircraft, its crew, passengers, and cargo receive excellent care from the moment of landing to takeoff. We provide a comprehensive selection of cargo, ramp, passenger, and fuel stop services, both within Sierra Leone and at various global destinations, to deliver a seamless experience to our customers.