Jamaica Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA)
Website: https://www.jcaa.gov.jm/
Contact: Director of Economic Regulation, JCAA; Email: der@jcaa.gov.jm

Estimated Processing Time

Medium Overflight: 3 days Landing: 3 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Prior permission required. Apply via PALMS portal.

Prior permission required via PALMS system. 48 working hours lead time.

Subject to bilateral air service agreements and JCAA economic licensing.

Overflight Permit

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

Remarks:

Working hours 1200Z-2000Z. Applications must be submitted via PALMS (Permits & Licence Management System) client portal. Aircraft from IASTA signatory states may transit per Air Transit Agreement provisions.

Application Process:

Apply via PALMS portal (palms.jcaa.aero) to Director of Economic Regulation. Submit flight schedule, entry/exit points, ATC route, passenger details, and aircraft documents (AOC, COA, COI, CON, COR).

Landing Permit

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

Remarks:

Prior permission required for all types: private, charter, scheduled, non-scheduled, cargo, technical or traffic landings. Civil aircraft from IASTA signatory states may land per Air Transit Agreement for fuel stops or emergencies.

Application Process:

Apply via PALMS portal (palms.jcaa.aero). Provide full flight details, crew information, and aircraft documentation.

Cabotage

Restricted. Domestic air transport subject to Jamaican Civil Aviation Act.

General Remarks

Jamaica uses the PALMS online system for all permit applications. The Air Transit Agreement may provide simplified procedures for aircraft from signatory states for fuel stops or emergencies.

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