Nigeria Overflight Permit Regulation and Procedures

If you're an operator of a business jet or a commercial airline with plans to flyover Nigeria airspace, obtaining a Nigeria Overflight Permit from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is mandatory. As a flight dispatcher, it's important to have a good understanding of the requirements for obtaining this permit, including the fact that the issuing of an overflight permit confirms that there is no political or security objection to your airline, aircraft, or country of origin/destination and that there are no outstanding navigation fees due to the ATC authority.

1. What are CAA's working hours, including whether they are open on weekends?
2. Which aircraft documents must be submitted with the overflight request?
3. Are there any fees charged by the CAA for processing the permit?
4. What is the official validity period of the overflight permit, as determined by the CAA?
5. How can the Nigeria air navigation bill be obtained, either through IATA or a local agent?

Nigeria, like most other countries, requires that all aircraft obtain overflight permits before entering its airspace, To obtain a Nigeria overflight permit, the aircraft operator must submit an application to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The application should include information such as the type of aircraft, registration number, operator details, purpose of the flight, and route of the flight. The application process can take up to three business days, t's essential to note that failure to obtain the necessary permits can result in penalties or even the aircraft being impounded upon arrival in Nigeria.

It's advisable to consult with a licensed aviation service provider or contact the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the latest information on overflight permit requirements and regulations.

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority Working Hours :

• Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority working hours ( 0300Z ) till ( 1400Z ).
• Weekend In Nigeria ( Saturday and Sunday )

What Details Do I Need To Provide For Obtaining A Nigeria Overflight Permit :

• Complete Flight Schedule
• Entry Point and Exit Point
• Lead Passenger Details ( Only for Passenger Flight )
• Consignee and Consigner Details (Only for Cargo Flights)

Is There Any Offical Nigeria Overflight Permit Processing Fees :

• According To Nigeria Civil Aviation

Officially there is "NO CAA Processing Fees" applied for issuance of Nigeria Overflight Permits.

Maximum Validity Duration for Nigeria Overflight Permit :

• Nigeria overflight permit is valid for +48 hours (from their initial requested schedule).

Who Handles the Payment of the Air Navigation Bill for Overflights in Nigeria :

• Nigeria CAA will issue air navigation bill directly to Airline/Operator through "IATA".

Nigeria Sample Overflight Permits :

The issued overflight permit number must be inserted in Item 18 of your submiting Flight Plan.

• Sample Permit Format

Nigeria Overflight Permit : AA0009/25011645

How Many Flight Information Regions Exist in Nigeria Airspace :

• Airspace of Nigeria is currently having one flight information region (FIR).
• Nigeria FIR ICAO Code is " DNKK "

Who Will Issue Nigeria Overflight Permits :

• Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
• Postal Address : Aviation House Murtala Mohammed Airport P.M.B 21029. Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria

We Offer Below Nigeria Overflight and Landing Permits Category :

• Charter and Private Operator Services
• Overflight Permits
• Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
• Commercial Airlines
• Monthly Block Permits
• Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
• Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
• Business Jets and Airliners Services
• Landing Permits
• Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

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