Somalia Overflight Permits | SCAA & Mogadishu FIR

Do You Need a Somalia Overflight Permit?

SCAA states that all airspace users and aircraft operators must obtain prior permission before operating in the Mogadishu FIR. Somalia AIP GEN 1.2 also requires prior landing/overflight permission for non-scheduled transit operations.

Somalia 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

Somalia Overflight Permit Lead Time

Somalia uses category-specific advance requirements. Scheduled foreign airline permit applications are stated at least 72 hours in advance; non-scheduled overflight requires prior permission, and certain non-scheduled landing operations are stated not less than 24 hours in advance. Permit2Fly recommends submitting as early as possible.

Somalia Authorization Validity and Revisions

The authorization conditions and validity stated by SCAA control the flight. Material changes to aircraft, schedule, routing, call sign or purpose should be checked before operation.

Main Airports in Somalia

Mogadishu FIR Airspace and Routing

Current Somalia eAIP identifies Mogadishu FIR as HCSM. SCAA states it has administrative and operational control of the entire FIR and issues landing and overflight permits for airspace users.

Flight Plan Notes

Somalia Category-Specific Timing

Somalia's AIP distinguishes between categories. Scheduled foreign airline permit applications are stated to be submitted at least 72 hours in advance. Non-scheduled flights transiting Somalia require prior overflight permission, while non-scheduled landing operations for traffic purposes are stated to be submitted not less than 24 hours in advance. Current aerodrome guidance also instructs flights operating to Somali airports to obtain clearance in advance.

Somalia Air Navigation Charges

SCAA publishes en-route air navigation charges for flights overflying Mogadishu FIR, based on aircraft maximum take-off weight. Operators should confirm the current charge and payment process from the effective Somalia AIP before operation.

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 Somalia Aviation References

• Somali Civil Aviation Authority – Current eAIP
• Somalia AIP GEN 1.2 – Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft
• Somalia AIC A 11/2025 – Mogadishu FIR Administrative and Operational Control

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