United Arab Emirates permits, fuel and handling — private, VIP, cargo, medevac, military
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA, federal); Dubai landing permits via DCAA; Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah via their civil aviation departments regulates civil flight permits in United Arab Emirates. Operators planning United Arab Emirates operations will meet terms such as GCAA overflight permit and DCAA landing permit — this page shows what LFS coordinates for every flight type, from overflight and landing permits to fuel, handling, slots and crew logistics.
Request United Arab Emirates services| Flight type | Overflight permit | Landing permit | Fuel (Jet A-1) | Ground handling | Slots / PPR | Crew logistics | Local rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private / GA | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
| VIP / Head of state | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
| Charter | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
| Cargo | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
| Medevac | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
| Military / state | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
| Humanitarian | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
| Ferry / delivery | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
| Technical stop | Filed & tracked | Confirmed per request | Coordinated into-plane | Supervised on the ramp | Requested with permit | Hotel, transport, visas | Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments. |
Private / GA
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
VIP / Head of state
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
Charter (non-scheduled)
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
Cargo (incl. dangerous goods & livestock)
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
Medevac / air ambulance
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
Military / state
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
Humanitarian
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
Ferry / delivery
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
Technical stop
- Overflight permit
- Landing permit
- Fuel (Jet A-1)
- Ground handling
- Slots / PPR
- Crew logistics
Local rule: Overflight is federal (GCAA); landing permits are issued per emirate — Dubai through DCAA, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own departments.
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Frequently asked questions
Is one permit enough for the whole UAE?
No. Overflight of UAE airspace is a federal GCAA matter, but landing permits are issued by each emirate — Dubai through the DCAA, and Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah through their own civil aviation departments. LFS files the correct combination per itinerary.
Which authority issues flight permits for United Arab Emirates?
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA, federal); Dubai landing permits via DCAA; Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah via their civil aviation departments is the civil aviation authority responsible for overflight and landing permits in United Arab Emirates. LFS prepares the request, files it through the required channel — including accredited or licensed local agents where the law requires one — and tracks it to the answer.
Can LFS arrange fuel and handling in United Arab Emirates as well as permits?
Yes. LFS coordinates the permit file together with fuel, ground handling, slots and crew logistics so the ground arrangements match the approved schedule. Availability and pricing are confirmed per request.
How do I request United Arab Emirates permits from LFS?
Send the route, aircraft registration, schedule and purpose of flight through the LFS request form or to ops@lfs.aero. The 24/7 desk replies with the requirements that apply to your operation.
Which flight types does LFS support in United Arab Emirates?
Private and general aviation, VIP and head-of-state, non-scheduled charter, cargo including dangerous goods and live animals, medevac, military and state, humanitarian, ferry and delivery, and technical stops. Each flight type has its own permit and ground requirements, confirmed per request.