Austria Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Austro Control GmbH
- Website: https://www.austrocontrol.at
- Contact: charter@austrocontrol.at
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Requirements by Operation Type
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply for non-Schengen arrivals.
Third-country carriers require landing permit from Austro Control for charter/non-scheduled commercial flights. Apply at least 3 working days in advance.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: Austro Control GmbH
- Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan 2 hours before departure
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Eurocontrol route charges only
No overflight permit required for civil flights. Flight plan must be filed at least 2 hours before departure.
No application required. File ICAO flight plan via AFTN/CFMU.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Austro Control GmbH
- Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
- Validity: Per flight or series as specified
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and navigation charges apply
Required for non-EU/third-country operators performing non-scheduled commercial flights. EU carriers operating intra-EU flights are exempt. Aircraft exceeding 14,000 kg MTOW on EU carrier flights to/from third countries also require a permit.
Submit application in writing to Austro Control at least 3 working days before the flight. Include EASA TCO authorization, insurance confirmation, aircraft type details with seating/freight capacities.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Austria is an EU and Schengen member state. EASA TCO authorization required for third-country commercial operators.