Solomon Islands Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI)
- Website: https://www.caasi.gov.sb/
- Contact: CAASI, Honiara, Solomon Islands
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Requirements by Operation Type
AOC not required for private aircraft. Other documentation (airworthiness, insurance, noise, registration) still required.
Prior permission required. 48 working hours lead time. Air navigation bills issued directly.
Subject to Solomon Islands air service agreements and CAASI regulation.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI)
- Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
- Fees: Air navigation charges billed directly by CAASI
Working hours 2130Z-0530Z. One flight information region (FIR). Permit mandatory for all flights including overflight, technical stops, and landings. Air navigation bills issued directly to airlines/operators.
Submit overflight permit request to CAASI with aircraft documents (AOC - not required for private aircraft, Certificate of Airworthiness, Insurance Certificate, Noise Certificate, Registration Certificate).
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI)
- Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
- Fees: Landing fees and air navigation charges; billed directly by CAASI
Adherence to overflight and landing permit guidelines mandatory for all operations. AOC not required for private aircraft.
Submit to CAASI in Honiara with full aircraft documentation, flight plan, and crew/passenger information.
Cabotage
Restricted. Domestic inter-island services subject to Solomon Islands aviation regulations.
General Remarks
Solomon Islands is a PASO member state. CAASI issues air navigation bills directly to operators. One FIR covering Solomon Islands airspace. Private aircraft exempt from AOC requirement but must have all other documentation.