Do You Need a Chad Overflight Permit?
Yes, prior authorization or notice applies to relevant operations. ASECNA GEN 1.2 states that non-scheduled transit/non-traffic-stop operations require prior permission, while its private-flight section lists Chad among the States for which advance notice must be sent before the planned flight.
Chad Overflight Permit Requirements
Operators should provide complete flight and aircraft information before permit submission.
- Aircraft registration and aircraft type
- Operator name and contact details
- Complete schedule in UTC
- Departure and destination airport
- Route, entry point and exit point
- Purpose of flight and call sign
Required Documents
- Certificate of Registration
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Aircraft insurance certificate
- Noise certificate, if applicable
- Air Operator Certificate for commercial flights
- Dangerous goods declaration, if applicable
Chad Overflight Lead Time
ASECNA GEN 1.2 publishes 48–72h of prior notice for private flights involving Chad. This should not be presented as one universal processing time for every operation: non-scheduled commercial, State, military, diplomatic and other special categories can have separate approval channels and timelines.
Main Airports in Chad
| Airport | ICAO | IATA | Operation Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| N’Djamena International Airport | FTTJ | NDJ | Main international gateway |
| Moundou Airport | FTTD | MQQ | Regional operations |
| Sarh Airport | FTTI | SRH | Regional operations |
| Abéché Airport | FTTC | AEH | Regional operations |
| Faya-Largeau Airport | FTTY | FYT | Subject to prior coordination |
Chad FIR Entry and Exit Points
Chad airspace is associated with N’Djamena FIR. The following points are commonly used for route planning and should always be checked against the latest ATC route and filed flight plan.
| West Bound Entry | West Bound Exit | East Bound Entry | East Bound Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISRU | MISRU | DEKIL | DEKIL |
| NASED | NASED | TUMMO | TUMMO |
| RULDO | RULDO | GARIN | GARIN |
| EDGUM | EDGUM | TONBA | TONBA |
| UMOSA | UMOSA | LIGAT | LIGAT |
| NARTU | NARTU | ASKOL | ASKOL |
| NAMOR | NAMOR | KITOB | KITOB |
| ASSAM | ASSAM | ILBIB | ILBIB |
| INIGO | INIGO | KURAM | KURAM |
| ETRIS | ETRIS | KISAL | KISAL |
| ONSEV | ONSEV | MONAN | MONAN |
| EBIMU | EBIMU | KAFIA | KAFIA |
| MOMIG | MOMIG | - | - |
| KELAK | KELAK | - | - |
| SIGAL | SIGAL | - | - |
| NARAB | NARAB | - | - |
| RAVOT | RAVOT | - | - |
| ENBUT | ENBUT | - | - |
| RIPOL | RIPOL | - | - |
| SABSI | SABSI | - | - |
| INENO | INENO | - | - |
| INSIA | INSIA | - | - |
| NAMIS | NAMIS | - | - |
| ENDOK | ENDOK | - | - |
Landing Permit, Handling and Fuel Support
If your aircraft will land in Chad for passenger movement, technical stop, crew rest, cargo handling or fuel uplift, Permit2Fly can coordinate landing permit, ground handling, parking, supervision and fuel support.
Official Chad Aviation Reference
Use current authority and AIP material as the controlling source for permit applicability, timing, documentation and operating conditions.
Why Choose Permit2Fly?
- 24/7 permit coordination
- Support for urgent and short-notice flights
- Landing, fuel and ground handling coordination
- Route and schedule revision support
- Regional Africa and Central Africa flight support coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an overflight permit required for Chad?
Yes, prior authorization or notice applies to relevant operations. ASECNA GEN 1.2 states that non-scheduled transit/non-traffic-stop operations require prior permission, while its private-flight section lists Chad among the States for which advance notice must be sent before the planned flight.
How long does Chad permit approval take?
ASECNA GEN 1.2 publishes 48–72h of prior notice for private flights involving Chad. This should not be presented as one universal processing time for every operation: non-scheduled commercial, State, military, diplomatic and other special categories can have separate approval channels and timelines.
What is the main airport in Chad?
N’Djamena International Airport is the main international airport. Its ICAO code is FTTJ and IATA code is NDJ.
Can urgent permits be arranged?
Urgent flights may be coordinated subject to authority approval and availability of complete documents.
Can Permit2Fly arrange handling and fuel?
Yes. Permit2Fly can arrange ground handling, parking, supervision, fuel and operational support at Chad airports.