Nigeria Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
- Website: https://www.ncaa.gov.ng
- Contact: NCAA HQ, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos | Tel: +234 1 279 5801 | Email: info@ncaa.gov.ng
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require NCAA authorization. Security clearance may be needed. Recommend 5+ days.
Non-scheduled flights require NCAA permit, minimum 7 business days. Apply via NAMA.
Bilateral agreements via NCAA Nigeria.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: NCAA Air Transport Department
- Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Validity: +48 hours from approved schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; navigation charges apply
Mandatory for all foreign aircraft flying through Nigerian airspace without landing. Faster approval than landing permits. Provide: operator name, aircraft details, flight schedule, entry/exit points, crew/pax count.
1. Submit overflight request to NCAA Air Transport Department at least 48 working hours before 2. Provide: operator name, aircraft type & registration, flight schedule, entry/exit points, crew & passenger count, purpose 3. No aircraft documents required for overflight 4. No CAA processing fees 5. Permit valid +48 hours
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: NCAA
- Lead Time: 4-5 business days (72 hours minimum)
- Validity: +48 hours from approved schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; standard landing/parking fees
Required for ALL international operations. Local handler REQUIRED. NCAA scrutinizes maintenance documentation -- provide last three signed-off pages of maintenance logs. Comprehensive documentation review including airworthiness, registration, radio license, and noise certificates.
1. Engage a local ground handler (REQUIRED) 2. Submit landing permit to NCAA at least 72 hours (4-5 business days recommended) before 3. Provide: aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate, radio license, noise certificate, AOC (charter) 4. Provide: LAST THREE SIGNED-OFF PAGES of maintenance logs (scrutinized) 5. Provide: insurance coverage details, flight schedule, purpose of flight, passenger and crew manifests 6. No government processing fees; standard landing/parking fees 7. Permit valid +48 hours; revisions needed for changes
Cabotage
No
General Remarks
Lagos Murtala Muhammed (DNMM) is the primary international airport. Abuja (DNAA) also receives significant bizav traffic. Handler appointment is mandatory. NCAA maintenance documentation scrutiny is strict -- ensure maintenance logs are current and properly signed off.