Korea, Republic of Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Korea Office of Civil Aviation (KOCA)
- Website: https://www.koca.go.kr
- Contact: KOCA, under Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) | ATMO (Air Traffic Management Office): +82 53 668 0256 / +82 53 668 0435 | Email: overflight@korea.kr | Fax: +82 53 668 0441
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require advance notification. Good GA infrastructure at GMP and smaller airports.
Non-scheduled flights require MOLIT permit, 5 business days.
Bilateral agreements via MOLIT/KOCA.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: KOCA / ATMO
- Lead Time: 2 days before intended overflight
- Validity: +24 hours from approved schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; air navigation charges billed to submitting company
Foreign operators (commercial, non-commercial, private) must submit application to ATMO. PERMIT NUMBER IN FLIGHT PLAN: must be filed in Item 18 as 'RMK/ ROK OVERFLIGHT ATFMC-[permit number]'. ATMO contact: overflight@korea.kr or +82-53-668-0256.
1. Submit overflight application to ATMO at least 2 days before 2. Contact: overflight@korea.kr or tel: +82-53-668-0256 3. Provide: operator name, aircraft type & registration, flight schedule, crew/passenger info 4. No CAA processing fees; navigation charges billed to submitter 5. CRITICAL: file permit number in flight plan Item 18 as 'RMK/ ROK OVERFLIGHT ATFMC-[permit number]' 6. Permit valid +24 hours
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: KOCA / MOLIT
- Lead Time: 2 business days (official); submit as early as possible
- Validity: +24 hours from approved schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; standard landing/parking/navigation fees
All aircraft landing must first land at designated international airport (typically Incheon RKSI). Airport slots required. All entry requires landing permits AND airport slots -- request both well in advance.
1. Submit landing permit request to KOCA/MOLIT as early as possible (minimum 2 business days) 2. Apply for airport slot at designated international airport (typically Incheon RKSI) 3. Provide: aircraft documentation, insurance, AOC (charter), crew details 4. First landing must be at designated international airport 5. No CAA processing fees; pay standard landing/parking fees 6. Include permit number in flight plan Item 18 7. Permit valid +24 hours
Cabotage
No
General Remarks
Incheon (RKSI) is the main international airport. Gimpo (RKSS) handles some GA operations. Permit number MUST be included in flight plan Item 18 -- this is unique to South Korea and critical for compliance.