Senegal Overflight Permit | ANACIM & Dakar FIR

Do You Need a Senegal Overflight Permit?

Foreign-operated aircraft may require prior Senegal overflight authorization depending on the operation, flight category and applicable ANACIM procedures. Operators should confirm the current requirement before entering Senegalese airspace.

Senegal Overflight Permit Requirements

• Aircraft registration and aircraft type
• Operator name and full contact details
• Complete UTC schedule
• Departure and destination airports
• Full route including applicable entry and exit points
• Call sign or flight number
• Purpose of flight
• Passenger or cargo details when required

Required Documents

• Certificate of Registration
• Certificate of Airworthiness
• Aircraft insurance certificate
• Air Operator Certificate where applicable
• Noise or radio documentation where applicable
• Dangerous goods information where applicable
• Crew, passenger or cargo documentation when requested

Senegal Overflight Permit Lead Time

Published Senegal rules for non-commercial civil flights specify at least three days in advance for requests sent by fax or aeronautical fixed-service message, and ten days for written applications. Permit2Fly recommends allowing at least 72 hours for routine coordination unless current ANACIM instructions require more.

Senegal Authorization Validity and Revisions

Published Senegal rules state that individual authorizations are valid for 72 hours unless otherwise specified or subject to a special condition. The validity on the issued ANACIM authorization controls the flight.

Main Airports in Senegal

Dakar FIR Airspace and Routing

Senegal operations use Dakar FIR GOOO as a key airspace reference. The filed route should be validated against current AIP/ASECNA information, NOTAMs and ATS instructions before operation.

Flight Plan Notes

Senegal Published Authorization Timing

Published Senegal rules for non-commercial civil overflight or landing requests specify submission at least three days in advance when sent by fax or aeronautical fixed-service message, while written requests are stated as ten days in advance. Permit2Fly recommends allowing at least 72 hours for routine coordination unless the current authority process or issued instructions require more time.

Senegal Permit Validity

Published Senegal rules state that individual authorizations are valid for 72 hours unless otherwise specified or subject to a particular condition. The validity shown on the actual authorization controls the flight.

Senegal Authorization Fees

ANACIM's published fee schedule includes 10,000 FCFA per application and aircraft for a private overflight authorization and 15,000 FCFA for a private overflight-and-landing authorization. Confirm current applicability and charges at the time of application.

Landing Permit, Handling and Fuel Support

Permit2Fly can coordinate landing requirements, ground handling, parking, supervision and fuel uplift, subject to airport capability, service availability and operational approval.

Official Senegal Aviation References

• ANACIM – Official Civil Aviation Authority
• ANACIM – Overflight & Landing Authorization User Guide
• ANACIM – Published Overflight and Landing Authorization Conditions
• ANACIM – Published Authorization Fee Schedule

Why Choose Permit2Fly?

• 24/7 permit coordination and operational follow-up
• Support for route, schedule and aircraft revisions
• Coordination for overflight, landing, fuel and ground handling
• Support for urgent and short-notice flights
• Africa permit support for multi-country routing

Frequently Asked Questions