Samoa Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (MWTI) - Civil Aviation Division
Website: https://www.mwti.gov.ws/divisions/civil-aviation/
Contact: Civil Aviation Division, MWTI, Apia, Samoa

Estimated Processing Time

Medium Overflight: 3 days Landing: 5 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Landing permit required. Verify overflight requirements with MWTI directly.

Prior approval required from MWTI Civil Aviation Division.

Subject to Samoan air service agreements and MWTI regulation.

Overflight Permit

Required: Conditional
Authority: Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (MWTI) - Civil Aviation Division
Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Validity: 72 hours from approved departure date
Fees: Air navigation charges may apply

Remarks:

Conflicting information exists - FAA sources indicate no permission required to overfly Samoa, while other sources indicate permits are required. PASO member state. Civil Aviation Act 1998 and Civil Aviation Rules (CARs) & Regulations 2000 apply.

Application Process:

Submit overflight request to MWTI Civil Aviation Division per Civil Aviation Rules. Provide flight details and aircraft documentation.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (MWTI) - Civil Aviation Division
Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Validity: 72 hours from approved departure date
Fees: Landing and airport charges apply (Samoa Airport Authority)

Remarks:

MWTI designated as Civil Aviation Authority under the 1998 Civil Aviation Act. Faleolo International Airport is main international gateway.

Application Process:

Submit landing permit application to MWTI Civil Aviation Division. Provide flight plan, aircraft documentation, crew licenses, insurance, and passenger/cargo information.

Cabotage

Restricted. Domestic operations between Samoan islands subject to local regulations.

General Remarks

Samoa is a PASO member state. Civil Aviation Division of MWTI enforces the 1998 Civil Aviation Act, CARs & Regulations 2000. Ensures compliance with ICAO obligations under ratified international conventions. Samoa Airport Authority manages airport operations.

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