South Africa

If you're an operator of a business jet or a commercial airline with plans to flyover South Africa airspace, obtaining a South Africa Overflight Permit from the South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa.

Operating Hours of South Africa Civil Aviation Authority :

• South Africa Civil Aviation Authority working hours ( 0600Z ) till ( 1500Z ).
• Weekend In South Africa ( Saturday and Sunday )

What Details Do I Need To Provide For Obtaining A South Africa Overflight Permit :

• South Africa Civil Aviation simplified the process of overflights permit, now it is not required to send any "Aircraft Documents" in order to obtain overflight permit, except for flights operating with "Dangerous Cargo - [ DGR ]".
• Overflight Permit notification need to send "24 Hours" prior to the intended date of flight along with "ATC Flight Plan" as per South Africa Civil Aviation Regulation..

Is There Any Offical South Africa Overflight Permit Processing Fees :

• According To South Africa Civil Aviation

Officially there is "NO CAA Processing Fees" applied for issuance of South Africa Overflight Permits.

Maximum Validity Duration for South Africa Overflight Permit :

• Overflight Permit Notification is valid for requested Date Of Flight and ( ATC ) flight plan.

Who Handles the Payment of the Air Navigation Bill for Overflights in South Africa :

• South Africa CAA will issue air navigation bill directly to Airline/Operator through "ATNS South Africa".

South Africa Sample Overflight Permits :

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

• Sample Permit Format

South Africa Overflight Permit : There will be No Specific Overflight Permit Number.

How Many Flight Information Regions Exist in South Africa Airspace :

• Airspace of South Africa is currently having three flight information region (FIR).
• South Africa FIR ICAO Codes are " FACT, FAJS, FAJO "

Who Will Issue South Africa Overflight Permits :

• South Africa Civil Aviation Authority
• Postal Address : Private Bag X 73. Halfway House 1685, South Africa.

We Offer Below South Africa 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 South Africa and at various global destinations, to deliver a seamless experience to our customers.