Belgium Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) - FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer
- Website: https://mobilit.belgium.be/en/aviation
- Contact: aca.air-transport@mobilit.fgov.be
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require a landing permit. Standard Schengen immigration procedures apply.
Non-EU carriers require landing permit from BCAA. Apply at least 3 working days in advance with full documentation.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: BCAA / FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer
- 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. State/military flights require diplomatic clearance at least 3 working days in advance.
No application required. File ICAO flight plan via AFTN/CFMU.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: BCAA - Directorate-General Air Transport
- Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
- Validity: Per flight or series as specified
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and Eurocontrol charges apply
Required for non-EU carriers performing non-scheduled commercial flights. EU carriers operating intra-EU are exempt under Regulation 1008/2008.
Submit application to BCAA Directorate-General Air Transport by email. Include flight details, aircraft type, operator AOC, insurance, EASA TCO authorization, and purpose of flight.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Belgium is an EU and Schengen member state. One FIR (EBBU). EASA TCO authorization required for third-country commercial operators.