Dubai DCAA landing permit vs GCAA
The UAE has a split permit structure: overflight of UAE airspace is a federal matter handled by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), while landing permits are issued per emirate. For Dubai, that is the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA); Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have their own civil aviation departments.
LFS files the correct combination for each itinerary — a GCAA overflight request plus the emirate-level landing permit — so the clearances match the route.
Request serviceWhich authority applies to your flight
An overflight that never lands needs only the federal GCAA permission. A flight landing in Dubai needs the DCAA landing permit as well. A flight landing in Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah goes to those emirates' departments. Mixed itineraries need the matching set.
How LFS files it
LFS maps the itinerary to the right authorities, prepares one consistent file and lodges each request through the correct channel, tracking them together so no clearance is missing at departure.
Frequently asked questions
Is a GCAA permit enough to land in Dubai?
No. The GCAA covers overflight of UAE airspace; landing in Dubai requires a DCAA landing permit as well. LFS files both where the itinerary needs them.