Dominican Republic Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: IDAC (Instituto Dominicano de Aviacion Civil)
- Website: https://www.idac.gob.do
- Contact: IDAC, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic / Mon-Fri 0800-1700 local
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require customs pre-notification.
Non-scheduled flights need IDAC permit, 48 hours advance.
Bilateral agreements. Popular tourist destination with good connectivity.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: IDAC
- Lead Time: N/A
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: N/A
No overflight permit required for any operation type.
1. File ICAO flight plan 2. No overflight permit application needed 3. No fees or documentation required for overflight
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: IDAC
- Lead Time: 48 hours (charter >12 seats); notification only (charter <=12 seats / air ambulance)
- Validity: 24 hours from schedule
- Fees: Standard landing/parking fees
Private non-revenue: NO permit required. Charter with >12 passenger seats: landing permit required (48-hour lead time). Charter with 12 or fewer seats: classified as 'Air Taxi' -- notification to IDAC required (no formal permit). Air ambulance: no permit required, provide flight and passenger information only. Permits processed Mon-Fri 0800-1700 local. Once issued, permits valid for 24 hours per approved itinerary.
1. For private non-revenue: file ICAO flight plan; no permit needed 2. For charter >12 passenger seats: submit permit request to IDAC at least 48 hours before 3. For charter <=12 passenger seats (Air Taxi): submit notification to IDAC (no formal permit) 4. For air ambulance: provide flight and passenger info only; no permit required 5. Provide: aircraft documentation, insurance, passenger manifest 6. IDAC processes Mon-Fri 0800-1700 local 7. Permits valid for 24 hours per approved itinerary/route
Cabotage
No (foreign aircraft may not transport passengers between Dominican points)
General Remarks
Very favorable for private aviation. No overflight permit. Private non-revenue landing exempt. Air ambulance exempt. Multiple airports: Santo Domingo MDSD, Punta Cana MDPC, Santiago MDST, La Romana MDLR, Puerto Plata MDPP. Permits processed Mon-Fri 0800-1700 local.