Sweden Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen)
- Website: https://www.transportstyrelsen.se
- Contact: luftfart@transportstyrelsen.se
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Requirements by Operation Type
Private non-revenue flights by EU/EEA aircraft generally do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
Third-country carriers must notify/apply to Swedish Transport Agency 72 hours in advance. Permits issued for non-scheduled commercial operations.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008. IASTA contracting states have transit rights.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen)
- Lead Time: 72 hours before activity
- Validity: Per flight or series as specified
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; Eurocontrol route charges via LFV apply
Overflights for non-scheduled flights by foreign aircraft may require a permit from the Swedish Transport Agency unless exempted by the Chicago Convention. Scheduled services by IASTA contracting states are exempt.
Submit notification to the Swedish Transport Agency at least 72 hours before the activity. Include aircraft details, operator information, flight plan, and purpose of flight.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen)
- Lead Time: 72 hours before activity
- Validity: Per flight or series as specified
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and LFV navigation charges apply
Required for non-EU carriers performing non-scheduled commercial flights to/from Sweden. EU carriers exempt for intra-EU operations under Regulation 1008/2008.
Submit application to the Swedish Transport Agency at least 72 hours before the flight. Include AOC, insurance, EASA TCO authorization, flight schedule, aircraft details, and purpose of flight.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Sweden is an EU and Schengen member state. LFV provides air navigation services. Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) handles traffic permits for all types of aviation operations.