What is an NSOP permit?

A Non-Scheduled Operator's Permit (NSOP) is the DGCA permit held by Indian non-scheduled operators. Foreign operators do not need an NSOP; they need an India flight clearance. LFS supports both: India clearance for foreign operators and overseas permits for Indian NSOP holders.

How does a foreign operator get an India flight clearance?

The request is lodged with the DGCA through a DGCA-listed flight clearing agent. LFS prepares the trip file, works with the clearing agent and tracks the clearance alongside handling and fuel.

What does a flight clearing agent do in India?

A flight clearing agent lodges and follows up flight clearance requests for operators. It is not the same as a ground handler; handling, parking and fuel are confirmed separately for each airport.

Can LFS arrange handling and fuel at Indian airports?

Yes. LFS coordinates ground handling and Jet A-1 through the licensed providers at each airport and confirms the services against the same schedule as the clearance.

How do I request India trip support?

Send your operator, aircraft type and registration, operating category, route and UTC schedule through the LFS request form, or email OPS@LFS.AERO. The 24/7 desk reviews what the India movement needs and confirms permits and services before you fly.

India Flight Support & Trip Coordination

LFS coordinates India flight clearance for foreign operators through DGCA-listed flight clearing agents, supports Indian NSOP operators with overseas permits and prepares crews for ADC and FIC confirmation. Our 24/7 desk also arranges handling and fuel at Indian airports; approvals remain with the DGCA and the relevant authorities.

India permits and clearances: where to start

Foreign non-scheduled aircraft need a DGCA flight clearance before operating into India, lodged through a DGCA-listed flight clearing agency. Each guide below covers one step of the process in detail:

India flight clearance and DGCA landing permission — which flights need it and how the file is prepared
ADC and FIC numbers — the air-defence and flight-plan confirmations crews quote to ATC
Flight clearing agent in India — what the agency does and how LFS works with it
India permits by flight type — private, charter, cargo, medevac, ferry and technical stops
Overseas permits for Indian NSOP operators — for Indian operators flying abroad
India overflight and landing permits — the dedicated permits page

What LFS coordinates for an India trip

LFS acts as one dispatcher for the movement: clearance file, airport slot or parking arrangements, ground handling through the India handling network, Jet A-1 fuel, crew hotels and transport. Approvals, slots and availability remain subject to authority and provider confirmation for each trip.

India trip preparation questions

Who lodges an India flight clearance for a foreign operator?

A DGCA-listed flight clearing agency lodges the request. LFS prepares the file, works with the agency and coordinates handling, fuel and slots.

What are ADC and FIC numbers?

The ADC is an air-defence clearance confirmation and the FIC number confirms the flight plan with the Flight Information Centre. Crews quote both to ATC.