Nauru Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Republic of Nauru Civil Aviation Authority
- Contact: Republic of Nauru Civil Aviation Authority, Nauru International Airport, Yaren District
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Landing permit required. 72 hours advance notification recommended.
72 hours advance notification for non-scheduled operations. Constrained operational windows.
48 hours advance notification for scheduled flights.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Republic of Nauru Civil Aviation Authority
- Lead Time: 72 hours for non-scheduled operations; 48 hours for scheduled flights
- Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
- Fees: Air navigation charges may apply
PASO member state. Limited airspace - Nauru has one FIR. Operational windows may be constrained at Nauru International Airport.
Submit overflight request to Nauru Civil Aviation Authority with flight plan, AOC, insurance certificate, airworthiness certificate, crew licenses.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Republic of Nauru Civil Aviation Authority
- Lead Time: 72 hours for non-scheduled operations; 48 hours for scheduled flights
- Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
- Fees: Landing fees, navigation charges, and parking fees; pre-settlement recommended
Only airport is Nauru International Airport (INU). Noise certification required due to sensitive island ecosystem. Changes to schedule require immediate notification. Pre-settle fees to avoid delays.
Submit to Nauru Civil Aviation Authority: flight plan, AOC, insurance certificate, airworthiness certificate, crew licenses, passenger manifest, cargo manifest (if applicable), noise certification. Pre-settle landing and navigation fees.
Cabotage
Not applicable - single island nation with one airport.
General Remarks
Nauru is a PASO member state. Only one airport (INU) with constrained operational capacity. Noise certification required for environmental compliance. Pre-settlement of fees strongly recommended to avoid delays.