Hong Kong Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD)
- Website: https://www.cad.gov.hk
- Contact: CAD, Hong Kong International Airport | Tel: +852 2910 6228 | E-filing system for flight applications: online via cad.gov.hk | Operating hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800 local (closed weekends/holidays)
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require CAD notification. Business aviation well-supported.
Non-scheduled flights require CAD permit, 3 business days.
Liberal aviation policy via CAD Hong Kong. Extensive bilateral network.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: HKCAD
- Lead Time: 24 hours notification (not a formal permit)
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Navigation charges apply
No formal overflight permit required. Submit overflight notification 24 hours before intended schedule. Must mention ATS routing in notification.
1. Submit overflight notification to HKCAD at least 24 hours before 2. Include ATS routing information 3. No formal permit required 4. Navigation charges apply
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: HKCAD
- Lead Time: 3 business days minimum (with complete documentation). First-time/infrequent operators: 2 weeks recommended.
- Validity: Per approved schedule
- Fees: Standard landing/parking fees at VHHH
Required for ALL non-scheduled operations (private and charter) at VHHH. Airport slots and Prior Permission Required (PPR) also needed. INSURANCE SCRUTINY IS CRITICAL: CAD checks specific policy verbiage, coverage amounts, and 3rd-party liability. Permits REJECTED if insurance below minimum. Common issue: operator name must match insurance policy name exactly. If aircraft owner differs from operator, both names must be on insurance. First-time/infrequent operators should submit 2 weeks in advance.
1. Submit application via HKCAD online e-filing system (cad.gov.hk) 2. Submit at least 3 business days before (2 weeks for first-time/infrequent operators) 3. Provide: aircraft documentation per Checklist of Required Documents for Non-Scheduled Air Services 4. CRITICAL: Insurance certificate must include specific policy verbiage for coverage and 3rd-party liability per Civil Aviation (Insurance) Order 5. Ensure operator name matches insurance policy EXACTLY 6. If owner differs from operator, both names must appear on insurance 7. Obtain airport slot at VHHH 8. Obtain Prior Permission Required (PPR) 9. HKCAD processes Mon-Fri 0900-1800 local; closed weekends/holidays 10. Standard landing/parking fees apply
Cabotage
Not applicable (single airport)
General Remarks
Hong Kong International (VHHH) is the only airport for commercial/GA operations. Insurance documentation is the #1 cause of permit delays and rejections. Verify insurance verbiage matches CAD requirements BEFORE submitting. First-time operators should engage experienced local handler.