Mozambique Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Instituto de Aviacao Civil de Mocambique (IACM)
- Website: https://www.iacm.gov.mz
- Contact: info@iacm.gov.mz
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights may land without prior landing permission but overflight permit still required.
Non-scheduled charter flights require 24-hour advance landing permit application.
Scheduled services governed by bilateral agreements.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: IACM
- Lead Time: 2 working days before departure
- Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; navigation charges apply
Confirms no political/security objections and no outstanding navigation fees.
Apply to IACM at least 2 working days before planned departure with flight details and aircraft documentation.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: IACM
- Lead Time: 24 hours for non-scheduled charter flights
- Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: Landing and parking fees apply
Non-scheduled charter flights require 24-hour advance application. Prior permission not required for private flights landing in Mozambique.
Apply to IACM at least 24 hours before landing for non-scheduled charter flights. Private flights may not require prior landing permission.
Cabotage
Prohibited for foreign operators
General Remarks
IACM operates 0400-1100 UTC. Weekend days are Friday and Saturday. PO Box 227, Maputo, Mozambique. Private flights have relaxed landing requirements.