Paraguay Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Direccion Nacional de Aeronautica Civil (DINAC)
Website: https://www.dinac.gov.py/
Contact: DINAC Air Transport Department, Asuncion

Estimated Processing Time

Medium Overflight: 3 days Landing: 3 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Private passenger flight permits required. 48 working hours lead time.

Non-scheduled cargo and charter operations require individual permits. 48 working hours lead time.

Seasonal block overflight permits available for scheduled commercial airline flights.

Overflight Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Direccion Nacional de Aeronautica Civil (DINAC)
Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
Fees: No CAA processing fees; Route Navigation Facility Charges apply; air navigation fees may be owed to ATC authority

Remarks:

Chicago Convention signatory. Working hours 1030Z-1600Z. Monthly block permits available for scheduled airlines; seasonal block permits for scheduled commercial airlines.

Application Process:

Submit overflight clearance to DINAC Air Transport Department. Provide flight number, schedule, purpose, aircraft documents (AOC, COA, COI, CON, COR, airworthiness review certificate), entry/exit points, ATC route.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Direccion Nacional de Aeronautica Civil (DINAC)
Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
Fees: Landing and parking charges apply

Remarks:

Prior permission required for all types of operations. DINAC issues several permit types: charter passenger, private passenger, non-scheduled cargo, monthly block, seasonal block.

Application Process:

Submit formal application to DINAC including aircraft registration, flight route, purpose of flight, operator contact, aircraft registration certificate, pilot licenses, medical certificates, insurance documents, and detailed flight plan.

Cabotage

Restricted. Domestic air transport reserved for Paraguayan-licensed carriers.

General Remarks

Paraguay is a Chicago Convention signatory. Flight and crew conditions must comply with ICAO general rules. Block permit options available for regular scheduled operations.

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