Chad Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Autorite de l'Aviation Civile du Tchad (ADAC)
- Contact: ADAC, Boulevard Mahamat Khamiss Djongos, N'Djamena, BP 96, Republic of Chad
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
10 working days advance notice required. Both ADAC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval needed.
10 working days advance notice required from ADAC. Ministry of Foreign Affairs involvement for UN aircraft.
Subject to bilateral air service agreements. ASECNA handles air navigation billing.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Autorite de l'Aviation Civile du Tchad (ADAC)
- Lead Time: 10 working days for private/non-scheduled commercial; 48 working hours for other operations
- Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; Route Navigation Facility Charges via ASECNA; landing and parking charges for halts
Working hours 0630Z-1430Z. Private and non-scheduled commercial aircraft require 10 working days advance notice from ADAC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for UN aircraft). Issued permit number must be recorded in Item 18 of flight plan. Air navigation bills sent via ASECNA.
Submit overflight permit application to ADAC Air Transport Department at least 10 working days prior (private/non-scheduled) or 48 working hours prior (other operations). Provide detailed flight data and complete aircraft documentation.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Autorite de l'Aviation Civile du Tchad (ADAC)
- Lead Time: 10 working days for private/non-scheduled commercial aircraft
- Validity: 72 hours from initially requested schedule
- Fees: Landing and parking charges apply; billed via ASECNA
Private and non-scheduled commercial aircraft must request prior permission from ADAC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UN aircraft) at least 10 working days prior to departure. N'Djamena International Airport is main gateway.
Submit to ADAC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for UN operations) at least 10 working days prior. Provide complete flight data, aircraft documentation, and purpose of flight.
Cabotage
Restricted. Domestic air transport subject to Chadian aviation law.
General Remarks
Chad uses ASECNA (Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar) for air navigation services and billing. Private and non-scheduled commercial operations face stricter 10 working day lead time. UN aircraft require additional Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval. ADAC is located in N'Djamena.