Poland Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Civil Aviation Authority of Poland (Urzad Lotnictwa Cywilnego - ULC)
- Website: https://www.ulc.gov.pl
- Contact: kancelaria@ulc.gov.pl
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
Third-country carriers require "Single Permission" from ULC President for 1-9 non-scheduled commercial flights. Series permissions also available for larger programs.
Covered by bilateral air service agreements. EU carriers operate freely under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Poland (ULC)
- Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
- Validity: N/A
- Fees: Eurocontrol route charges only (via PANSA)
No overflight permit required for civil flights. File ICAO flight plan.
No application required. File ICAO flight plan via AFTN/CFMU.
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: President of the Civil Aviation Authority of Poland (ULC) - Traffic Rights Division
- Lead Time: 3 working days before the first flight
- Validity: Per flight or series (1-9 flights per single permission)
- Fees: No CAA processing fee; standard airport and PANSA navigation charges apply
Required for third-country carriers (non-EEA/non-Switzerland) performing non-scheduled commercial flights to/from or within Poland. The "Single Permission" covers 1-9 flights.
Submit application to ULC Traffic Rights Division at least 3 working days before the first flight. Include AOC with Operations Specifications, insurance, charter agreement, airworthiness certificate, noise certificate, and EASA TCO authorization.
Cabotage
Prohibited for non-EU carriers. EU carriers may operate cabotage under EU Regulation 1008/2008.
General Remarks
Poland is an EU and Schengen member state. ULC is the competent authority. PANSA (Polish Air Navigation Services Agency) provides ATC services. EASA TCO required for third-country commercial operators.