Papua New Guinea Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG)
- Website: https://www.casapng.gov.pg
- Contact: Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea, PO Box 684, Boroko NCD, Papua New Guinea
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Prior permission required for all private flights. Same documentation requirements as commercial operations.
Prior permission required. Ad-hoc charter flight overflight permits available. Allow 5-7 business days for landing permit processing. Peak season (Sep-Dec) may require additional lead time.
Seasonal block permits available for scheduled airline operations from CASA PNG.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG)
- Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 120 working hours (5 days) recommended
- Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; route navigation facility charges apply
CASA PNG working hours 2100Z to 0430Z. Permit processing may be longer during peak season (September-December). Two different lead time figures exist: 48 hours minimum per AIP, 120 hours recommended.
Apply to CASA PNG Air Transport Department at least 48-120 working hours before departure. Submit registration certificate, noise certificate, airworthiness certificate, insurance certificate, AOC, and airworthiness review.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG)
- Lead Time: 5-7 business days for international landing permits; 72 hours for domestic travel
- Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; landing and parking charges apply at airport level
Permit processing may be longer during peak seasons (September-December). Ad-hoc charter flight permits available. Well-in-advance applications recommended.
Apply to CASA PNG Air Transport Department with full flight details and aircraft documentation at least 5-7 business days in advance. Submit registration, noise, airworthiness, insurance certificates and AOC.
Cabotage
Not permitted for foreign operators
General Remarks
Papua New Guinea manages a large FIR in the western Pacific. Processing times can be longer during the September-December peak season. Operators should plan well in advance and submit complete documentation to avoid delays.