Myanmar Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Department of Civil Aviation (DCA Myanmar)
Website: https://www.dcamyanmar.com
Contact: Director General, Department of Civil Aviation, Yangon International Airport, Yangon 11021, Myanmar; Fax: +95-1-533008/533016; AFTN: VYYYYAYX; Email: ats@dca.gov.mm

Estimated Processing Time

Slow Overflight: 7 days Landing: 45 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Prior permission required. 7-day lead time for Yangon, 14 days for other airports.

Prior permission required. Lengthy lead times apply especially for inclusive tour charters (45 days). Different lead times for Yangon vs. other airports.

Governed by bilateral air service agreements. Block permits available for scheduled operations.

Overflight Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Department of Civil Aviation (DCA Myanmar)
Lead Time: 7 days minimum advance application; 48 hours minimum for overflight clearance
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: No CAA processing fees; route navigation facility charges apply

Remarks:

Apply to Director General, DCA. Must include operator name/billing address, aircraft type/registration, full itinerary, purpose (passenger or cargo), fax/SITA/AFTN address, and contact person.

Application Process:

Apply by letter, AFS, or facsimile to Director General, DCA, Yangon International Airport at least 7 days before operation. Include full itinerary, aircraft details, and operator contact information.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Department of Civil Aviation (DCA Myanmar)
Lead Time: 7 days for Yangon International Airport; 14 days for other airports; 45 days for inclusive tour charter flights
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: No CAA processing fees; landing and parking charges apply at airport level

Remarks:

Inclusive tour charter flights (package tours) require 45-day advance application through tour agent or local agent. Passenger charter flights must include names and nationality of all passengers. Cargo charter flights must declare type/nature of cargo with consignee/consignor details.

Application Process:

Apply to Director General, DCA. Yangon: 7 days advance. Other airports: 14 days advance. Inclusive tour charters: 45 days through tour/local agent. Submit passenger lists (passenger charter) or cargo declarations (cargo charter).

Cabotage

Not permitted for foreign operators

General Remarks

Myanmar has some of the most complex permit requirements in the region, with different lead times depending on airport and flight type. Inclusive tour charter operations require 45 days advance notice. Current political situation may affect processing times and airspace availability.

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