Peru Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: DGAC (Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil)
- Website: https://portal.mtc.gob.pe/transportes/aeronautica_civil
- Contact: +51 1 615 7800 ext 1173 (DGAC under MTC - Ministry of Transport and Communications)
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights need DGAC notification and customs pre-clearance.
Charter/non-scheduled require DGAC permit, minimum 5 business days.
Covered by bilateral agreements with DGAC Peru.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: DGAC Peru (under MTC)
- Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Validity: +/- 72 hours from requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; navigation charges apply separately
Required for all foreign aircraft. No distinction between private non-revenue and charter in the permit process. No CAA processing fees charged. Permit valid +/- 72 hours from initial requested schedule. Peru is an ICAO contracting state with Chicago Convention requirements.
1. Submit overflight request to DGAC Peru at least 48 working hours before departure 2. Provide: aircraft registration certificate, airworthiness certificate, insurance certificate, noise certificate, crew licenses (both sides), crew medical certificates 3. Private aircraft: AOC not required 4. No CAA processing fees charged 5. Permit valid +/- 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: DGAC Peru (under MTC)
- Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Validity: +/- 72 hours from requested schedule
- Fees: Landing/parking fees (no CAA processing fees)
Required for all foreign aircraft operations. No distinction between private non-revenue and charter. Full documentation required including ACAS II/TCAS II or EGPWS installation certificate for operations to airports other than Lima SPJC. Private aircraft do not need AOC.
1. Submit landing permit request to DGAC Peru at least 48 working hours before arrival 2. Provide: registration certificate, airworthiness certificate, insurance certificate, noise certificate, crew licenses (both sides), crew medical certificates 3. For operations to airports other than Lima SPJC: provide ACAS II/TCAS II or EGPWS installation certificate 4. Private aircraft: AOC not required 5. No CAA processing fees 6. Permit valid +/- 72 hours from requested schedule 7. Pay landing and parking fees at each airport
Cabotage
No (foreign aircraft may not transport passengers/cargo between Peruvian points)
General Remarks
No CAA processing fees. Permits valid +/- 72 hours. ACAS II/TCAS II or EGPWS required for airports other than Lima Jorge Chavez (SPJC). High elevation at several airports (Cusco SPZO at 10,860 ft). Lima SPJC is the main international hub.