Mongolia Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (MCAA)
Website: https://mcaa.gov.mn
Contact: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia

Estimated Processing Time

Slow Overflight: 5 days Landing: 7 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Overflight and landing permits required. AOC not required for private aircraft. Local contact required for landing.

Overflight and landing permits required. Local agent recommended. 2-14 business days lead time.

Subject to bilateral agreements. Permit required.

Overflight Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia
Lead Time: 2-14 business days before departure; 48 working hours minimum
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: Navigation and overflight fees apply. Short-notice permits carry 15% surcharge.

Remarks:

Overflight permit mandatory. Lead time can vary from 2 to 14 business days. Short-notice permits available for emergencies with 15% surcharge. AOC required (private aircraft AOC not required).

Application Process:

Apply to Air Transport Department at least 48 working hours (ideally 2-14 business days) before departure. Required documents: AOC (not required for private), C of A, insurance certificate, noise certificate, C of R.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia
Lead Time: 2-14 business days; local business contact required
Validity: Per approved schedule
Fees: Airport-specific fees apply. Short-notice surcharge of 15%.

Remarks:

Meticulous process overseen by MCAA. Local business contact familiar with the operation is required. Emergency short-notice permits available with surcharge.

Application Process:

Submit application through local representative/agent to MCAA with full flight details, aircraft documentation, and local business contact information

Cabotage

Not permitted

General Remarks

Chicago Convention signatory. Longer processing times than CIS states. Local business contact/agent required for landing permits. Emergency short-notice permits available at 15% surcharge. Important alternative routing for flights avoiding Russian airspace.

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