Liberia Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA)
Website: https://lcaa.gov.lr
Contact: landingpermit@lcaa.gov.lr

Estimated Processing Time

Medium Overflight: 5 days Landing: 5 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Private flights require permits. Same application process applies.

All non-scheduled flights require 72-hour lead time. Repeat operators with data on file may use 48-hour lead time.

Scheduled services governed by bilateral agreements.

Overflight Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: LCAA
Lead Time: 72 hours processing lead time; 48 hours if data on file
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: Navigation charges apply

Remarks:

Background check conducted on all applications. Forms must be completely filled out with no blanks.

Application Process:

Submit overflight/landing permit form to LCAA. Operators with data on file may request within 48 hours.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: LCAA
Lead Time: 72 hours processing lead time; 48 hours if data on file
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: Landing and parking fees apply

Remarks:

Exception: emergency and diplomatic clearances processed upon receipt of request.

Application Process:

Complete LCAA application form for non-scheduled passenger/cargo flights. Contact landingpermit@lcaa.gov.lr.

Cabotage

Prohibited for foreign operators

General Remarks

LCAA performs background checks on all permit applications. P.O. Box 68, Harbel, Margibi County, Republic of Liberia. Tel: +231-0776998848/0776998849.

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