Denmark Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority (Trafikstyrelsen)
- Website: https://www.trafikstyrelsen.dk
- Contact: info@trafikstyrelsen.dk
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
Non-EU carriers must apply for charter flight permission. Lead time depends on number of flights planned. Greenland and Faroe Islands may have separate requirements.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority
- Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Eurocontrol route charges only
Civil aircraft may fly across Danish territory without special permission. Liability insurance meeting minimum requirements must be available.
No application required. File ICAO flight plan via AFTN/CFMU.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority (Trafikstyrelsen)
- Lead Time: 48 hours before landing (excl. weekends/holidays); 30 days for >4 flights in 2 months
- Validity: Per flight or per series as granted
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and navigation charges apply
Required for non-EU carriers performing non-scheduled commercial flights. Up to 4 charter flights within 2 months: 48 hours lead time. More than 4 flights in 2 months: 30 days lead time. EU carriers exempt for intra-EU.
Submit application by email to Trafikstyrelsen at least 48 hours in advance (excl. weekends/holidays). Include AOC, insurance, EASA TCO authorization, flight schedule, and aircraft details.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Denmark is an EU and Schengen member state. Greenland and Faroe Islands are not part of the EU and may have different requirements. EASA TCO authorization required for third-country commercial operators.