Cook Islands Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Cook Islands Ministry of Transport - Civil Aviation Division
- Website: https://www.transport.gov.ck/aviation/
- Contact: Civil Aviation Division, Ministry of Transport, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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Requirements by Operation Type
Foreign registered aircraft may operate per AIP notification and approval requirements.
Prior approval required per AIP GEN 1.2-1.4. 48 working hours lead time.
Subject to Cook Islands air service agreements. All international operations through Rarotonga.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Cook Islands Ministry of Transport - Civil Aviation Division
- Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
- Fees: Air navigation charges may apply
International flights subject to Cook Islands Civil Aviation Rules (CICAR). Foreign aircraft must comply with AIP sections GEN 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4. PASO (Pacific Aviation Safety Office) member state.
Submit notification and approval request per Cook Islands AIP requirements (GEN 1.2-1.4). Provide flight details and aircraft documentation.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Cook Islands Ministry of Transport - Civil Aviation Division
- Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
- Fees: Landing and parking charges at Rarotonga International Airport
All aircraft flying into or departing from Cook Islands must make first landing at or final departure from Rarotonga International Airport. Subject to CICAR and ICAO Annex 9 standards.
Submit landing permit request to Civil Aviation Division per Cook Islands AIP procedures. Provide flight plan, aircraft documentation, crew and passenger information.
Cabotage
Restricted. Domestic inter-island services subject to Cook Islands regulations.
General Remarks
Cook Islands is a PASO member state. Aviation regulations correspond to ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (Annex 9). All international flights must use Rarotonga International Airport for first/last point of entry/exit.