Bosnia and Herzegovina Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Bosnia and Herzegovina Directorate of Civil Aviation (BHDCA)
- Website: http://www.bhdca.gov.ba
- Contact: http://www.bhdca.gov.ba; Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Flight approval from BHDCA required. Apply at least 2 days before flight.
Flight approval required from BHDCA at least 2 days before flight.
Subject to bilateral air service agreements. Generally exempt from individual flight approval.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: BHDCA / Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for state aircraft)
- Lead Time: 2 days before flight
- Validity: Per approved schedule
- Fees: Navigation fees via Eurocontrol
Overflight permits for civil non-scheduled flights processed by BHDCA. State aircraft overflight permits issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Scheduled flights under bilateral agreements generally exempt.
Submit flight request to BHDCA at least 2 days before flight per Rulebook on Flight Approval. State aircraft requests go to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: BHDCA
- Lead Time: 2 days before flight
- Validity: Per approved schedule
- Fees: Airport-specific fees apply
Landing approval required for non-scheduled flights. BHDCA issues approval or denial not later than 2 days before the flight.
Submit flight request to BHDCA per Rulebook on Flight Approval with full flight details and aircraft documentation
Cabotage
Not permitted
General Remarks
BHDCA regulates all civil aviation under the Rulebook on Flight Approval. State aircraft handled by Ministry of Foreign Affairs. BHANSA provides air navigation services. EU candidate country with ECAA membership.