Overflight & Landing Permits
Civil aviation authority lead times, documentation requirements, and rejection patterns for overflight and landing permits across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Mexico AFAC Permits: Private and Charter Operator GuideReadPractical LFS guide to AFAC permit workflows for Part 91 and Part 135-equivalent operators flying into Mexico — including what changed after the 2023 reorganisation.
CPDLC and HF Radio in Remote Airspace: Operator ChecklistReadWhat CPDLC logon procedures, HF SELCAL discipline, and position-reporting habits look like in 2026 across the major remote-airspace corridors.
UAE GCAA Overflight & Landing Permits: Operator GuideReadPractical, current operator guide to GCAA overflight and landing permits for UAE operations — what to file, when, and why applications get rejected.
20 May 2026· Permits
Sudan Airspace Closure: What Operators Need to Know in 2026ReadPractical update on Khartoum FIR status, the routings that replace it, and what medical and humanitarian operators should know.
20 May 2026· Permits
Libya Overflight Permits and the Tripoli FIR in 2026ReadWhat works, what doesn't, and how LFS handles Tripoli FIR overflight permits for transit traffic between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
20 May 2026· Permits
Flying Around Russia: Asia–Europe Routing Options in 2026ReadHow operators are flying Europe ↔ Asia in 2026 without Russian airspace — southern, Central Asian, and polar options with real fuel math.
Egypt Permits and the Cairo FIR: The Operator GuideReadCairo FIR is one of the busiest overflight environments in the Middle East. This is the practical guide to working with the ECAA.
20 May 2026· Permits
Iran and Iraq Airspace: The Current Overflight Picture for OperatorsReadIran and Iraq airspace status is constantly evolving. This is the working summary the LFS routing desk uses today, with the caveat that situation reports change frequently.
20 May 2026· Permits
Saudi Arabia Overflight Permits: Lead Times, Documents, and Common RejectionsReadA practical operator's reference for Saudi Arabian overflight permits in 2026: GACA requirements, lead times, supporting documents, weekend handling, and how LFS gets short-notice clearance.
20 May 2026· Permits
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