Israel Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI)
- Website: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/civil_aviation_authority_of_israel
- Contact: CAAI / Aviation Security Operations Center (ASOC) | Ministry of Transport, Jerusalem | Landing permits processed by ASOC | Contact via local sponsor or handling agent
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require CAAI authorization with full crew/passenger manifests. Security clearance may take longer.
Non-scheduled flights require CAAI permit, 5 business days. Enhanced security review for certain origins.
Bilateral agreements with select countries. Security screening mandatory for all operations.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Not Available
- Authority: ASOC / Israeli Air Force
- Lead Time: N/A -- GA overflight generally not permitted
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: N/A
General aviation overflight of Israeli airspace is NOT permitted. All overflights require advance notification and approval by ASOC. Most Arab/Muslim-majority countries prohibit overflight of aircraft to/from Israel. Plan routings accordingly.
GA overflight of Israeli airspace is generally NOT permitted. If overflight is required: 1. All overflight notifications must be submitted to ASOC well in advance 2. ASOC and Israeli Air Force must approve 3. This is rarely granted for GA/business aviation 4. Plan routings to avoid Israeli airspace
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: ASOC (Aviation Security Operations Center)
- Lead Time: 4 business days (minimum); 7+ business days recommended due to rigorous screening
- Validity: Per approved schedule
- Fees: Standard landing/parking fees at LLBG (Ben Gurion)
EXTREMELY rigorous security screening by ASOC. All crew, passengers, and the aircraft itself undergo comprehensive background checks. LOCAL SPONSOR REQUIRED: must provide contact details for an Israeli sponsor; ASOC will verify passengers know the sponsor. Submit copies of sponsor's ID, passport, and Israeli driver's license. Full crew employment history, previous employers, and contract status required. Copy of every passenger passport required. Worldwide insurance must be carried onboard. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) now required for eligible nationalities. Israel does NOT accept aircraft from many Middle Eastern registries.
1. Engage a local handling agent who has established relationship with ASOC 2. Secure an Israeli local sponsor (mandatory) -- provide sponsor's ID, passport, and Israeli driver's license copies 3. Submit landing permit request to ASOC at least 4 business days before (7+ recommended) 4. Provide: aircraft registration & airworthiness certificates, AOC (if charter), noise certificate, radio license 5. Provide: full crew details including employment history, previous employers, position, pilot license copies, contract status 6. Provide: copy of every passenger's passport 7. State: departure point prior to Israel, destination after Israel, operator contact details 8. ASOC conducts comprehensive security screening of crew, pax, and aircraft 9. Provisional permit issued with username/password for security system 10. Carry proof of worldwide insurance onboard 11. Comply with MOT Security Directive for high-risk security requirements 12. Note: Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) required for eligible nationalities
Cabotage
Not applicable (single primary airport for GA)
General Remarks
The most security-intensive permit process in the world for business aviation. Allow maximum lead time. First-time operators should expect longer processing. Many Middle Eastern/North African countries will refuse aircraft that have operated to/from Israel -- consider routing implications carefully. Ben Gurion (LLBG) is the primary GA airport. Direct flights from US GA airports to Israel have faced additional restrictions. Conflict situations may result in airspace closures -- monitor NOTAMs.