Trinidad and Tobago Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA)
Website: https://caa.gov.tt/
Contact: TTCAA, Trinidad and Tobago

Estimated Processing Time

Slow Overflight: 3 days Landing: 14 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Prior permission required. Generally processed faster than commercial permits.

International Commercial Air Transport Permit required. Allow up to 14 days for processing.

Subject to bilateral air service agreements and TTCAA economic regulation.

Overflight Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA)
Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Validity: Valid for duration of approved flight schedule
Fees: No CAA processing fees; Route Navigation Facility Charges apply

Remarks:

Caribbean region - generally liberal for overflight. Permit confirms no political or security objections and no outstanding navigation fees owed to ATC authority.

Application Process:

Submit overflight clearance request to TTCAA Air Transport Department with flight details, aircraft documentation, and route information.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA)
Lead Time: 48 working hours; up to 14 days for approval in some cases
Validity: Valid for duration of approved flight schedule
Fees: Route navigation facility charges, landing fees, and parking charges apply

Remarks:

International Commercial Air Transport Permits required for non-scheduled commercial operations. Approval can take up to 14 days.

Application Process:

Apply to TTCAA for International Commercial Air Transport Permit for commercial operations. Provide full flight and aircraft documentation.

Cabotage

Restricted. Domestic operations between Trinidad and Tobago subject to local regulations.

General Remarks

TTCAA can take up to 14 days to approve flights. Plan well in advance for non-scheduled commercial operations. Caribbean Air Transit Agreement may provide some facilitation.

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