Yemen Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority (CAMA)
- Website: https://www.cama.gov.ye
- Contact: info@cama.gov.ye
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require full permits. Extremely limited airport availability. Conflict zone advisories in effect.
Non-scheduled flights require prior permission. Practical availability of airports is severely limited due to conflict.
Very limited scheduled operations due to ongoing conflict. Airport availability severely restricted.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority (CAMA) - Air Transport Department
- Lead Time: Minimum 24 working hours for fewer than 30 flights; 72 hours for more than 30 flights
- Validity: +72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees for permit issuance; route navigation facility charges apply
Prior permission required for all flights including private, charter, scheduled, non-scheduled, passenger, cargo, and technical/traffic landings. CAMA operates 24 hours. Yemen ICAO FIR code is OYSC.
Submit application to CAMA Air Transport Department at least 24 working hours before departure. Include flight schedule, entry/exit points, aircraft documents, and operator details. Approved permit number must be in Item 18 of flight plan.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority (CAMA) - Air Transport Department
- Lead Time: Minimum 24 working hours; 72 hours for series of flights
- Validity: +72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: Landing and parking fees apply; no separate permit processing fees
All landings require prior permission regardless of purpose (traffic or technical). CAMA operates 24 hours.
Submit application to CAMA with full flight details, aircraft documentation, crew list, passenger manifest, cargo details, and purpose of flight.
Cabotage
Not permitted for foreign operators
General Remarks
Yemen is an active conflict zone. Many airports are non-operational or severely damaged. Airspace is subject to military operations and restrictions. Multiple NOTAMs and conflict zone advisories are in effect. Operators should exercise extreme caution and verify current airspace status. ICAO FIR is OYSC.