United Arab Emirates Flight Support & Trip Coordination
LFS coordinates UAE overflight permits with the GCAA, landing permits with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and the other emirates' authorities, and aircraft handling and fuel at UAE airports from a 24/7 operations desk. LFS handles Al Bateen Executive Airport (OMAD) 24/7; elsewhere services are confirmed with licensed local providers and approvals remain with the authorities.
GA Permits & Regulatory snapshot — United Arab Emirates
Civil Aviation Authority
Confirmed by LFS for each request
CAA Working Hours
Authority availability checked per request · LFS desk 24/7
Overflight Lead Time
Confirmed per request
Landing Lead Time
Confirmed per request
Permit Validity
As stated on the approval
Diplomatic Clearance
Checked separately for state / military operations
Country Code
ISO AE
LFS-Operated Stations
2 hubs in United Arab Emirates
Lead times and validity shown are LFS planning figures, not official authority requirements. Requirements depend on the operator, aircraft, purpose of flight and date, and are confirmed with the authority for every request.
LFS is ready 24/7 to coordinate your overflight and landing permits for United Arab Emirates.
OFP, route optimization, weather, NOTAMs, ETOPS / EDTO, fuel calculations and 24/7 flight watch by licensed dispatchers.
Overflight & Landing Permits
Short-notice civil aviation authority filings, diplomatic clearances and slot coordination — including weekends and public holidays.
Contract Fuel
Jet A-1 arranged through local into-plane suppliers where available, with the fuel release and invoicing confirmed for each airport and flight.
Ground Handling
Marshalling, stairs, GPU, lavatory & potable water, baggage and passenger processing through licensed local handlers, confirmed per airport and flight.
Crew & Passenger Logistics
Hotac, transport, visas, catering and concierge — coordinated by a single LFS account manager from request to wheels-up.
Real-time Operations
Live trip dashboard, document delivery, eAPIS / GENDEC filing and on-the-ground supervision for irregular operations.
UAE permissions and ground support: distinct approvals
LFS checks the applicable federal operator and flight requirements separately from airport landing authorisations. The UAE AIP assigns airport landing permission to the airport authority or local civil aviation authority of the Emirate, not federal GCAA. A slot, PPR where applicable and parking confirmation are separate operational items.
Abu Dhabi Northeast Airport - Suweihan Air BaseMILITARY
Abu Dhabi
7,080 ft
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OMAZ
Zirku Airport
Zirku Island
3,937 ft
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OMAR
Arzanah Airport
Arzanah Island
3,438 ft
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OMRS
Al Saqr Field
Al Duhaisah
2,625 ft
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OMQF
Al Qaffay Airport
Al Qaffay
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OMAB
Buhasa Airport
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OMEF
Emirates Falcons Aeroclub Airport
Al Ain
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OMAF
Futaysi Airport
Al Futaisi
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OMRJ
Jazirah Airport
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OMAG
KIZAD Airport
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OMLW
Liwa Air BaseMILITARY
Zayed City
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OMAY
Lower Yasat Island Airport
Al-Yasat
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OMAQ
Qarnayn Airport
Qarnayn Island
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OMNK
Sas Al Nakheel Air BaseMILITARY
Sas Al Nakheel
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OMSN
Sir Abu Nu'ayr Airport
Sir Abu Nu'ayr
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AE-0086
Abu Al Abyad Airfield
Abu Al Abyad
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AE-0115
Aeroprakt Private Airport
Al Dhaid
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AE-0065
Camp Falaj Hazzaa Airfield
Al Ain
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AE-0107
Diynah Airport
Diynah island
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AE-0089
Ghantoot Naval Airfield
Ghadeer Al Tayr
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AE-0129
Liwa Auxiliary Airfield
Zayed City
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AE-0090
Marawah Airport
Marawah
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AE-0088
Nad Al Sheba Airport
Dubai
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AE-0127
Qusahwira Air BaseMILITARY
Umm Al Zumoul
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AE-0092
Ras Ghumais Air BaseMILITARY
Ras Ghumais
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AE-0003
Skydive Dubai Airport
Dubai
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AE-0024
Upper Yasat Island Airport
Al-Yasat
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Operator FAQs · United Arab Emirates
What is the difference between a GCAA and a DCAA permit?
Overflight of UAE airspace is a federal matter for the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Landing permits are issued per emirate; for Dubai that is the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA). LFS files the combination each itinerary needs.
Do I need a landing permit to fly to Dubai?
Many foreign non-scheduled flights landing at Dubai airports need a DCAA landing permit as well as any GCAA permission. LFS checks the requirement for your operator and flight.
Who issues landing permits for Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah?
Those emirates have their own civil aviation departments. LFS confirms which authority applies for each airport on your route.
Do I need an overflight permit for the UAE?
Overflight permission is issued by the GCAA and depends on the operator, aircraft and flight category. LFS coordinates it with the permits for the rest of your route.
Does LFS handle flights at Al Bateen (OMAD)?
Yes. LFS handles OMAD 24/7 as the on-ground team supervising the licensed providers and coordinating handling, fuel, permits and crew logistics for your flight.
Can LFS guarantee UAE permit approval?
No. LFS prepares and follows up each request; approval and timing remain with the GCAA, the DCAA or the relevant emirate authority.
How do I request UAE 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 UAE movement needs and confirms permits and services before you fly.
Need a quote for United Arab Emirates?
Send the aircraft, routing and dates to LFS for dispatcher review.
