Guyana Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Website: https://www.gcaa-gy.org/
Contact: Air Transport Department, GCAA

Estimated Processing Time

Medium Overflight: 3 days Landing: 3 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Prior permission required for private and general aviation flights.

Prior permission required for all non-scheduled operations including charter and cargo.

Prior permission required. Air service agreements may apply.

Overflight Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Validity: 48 hours from initially requested schedule
Fees: No CAA processing fees; Route Navigation Facility Charges (RNFC) apply

Remarks:

Chicago Convention signatory. Working hours 1200Z-2000Z. Permit number must be included in Item 18 of flight plan.

Application Process:

Submit overflight clearance request to GCAA Air Transport Department with flight schedule, entry/exit points, ATC route, passenger details, and aircraft documents (AOC, COA, COI, CON, COR). Online portal available via GCAA e-Services.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Validity: 48 hours from initially requested schedule
Fees: Landing fees and parking charges apply

Remarks:

Prior permission mandatory for all aircraft types - private, charter, scheduled, non-scheduled, cargo, technical stops. GCAA launched e-Services portal for online landing permit applications.

Application Process:

Apply via GCAA e-Services portal or directly to Air Transport Department. Provide flight schedule, purpose, crew details, and full aircraft documentation.

Cabotage

Restricted. Domestic operations reserved for Guyanese-registered carriers.

General Remarks

Guyana is a Chicago Convention signatory. Flight and crew conditions must comply with ICAO general rules. Transport of troops, equipment, materials, and dangerous goods subject to additional regulations.

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