Do You Need a Bolivia Overflight Permit?
Yes. Foreign aircraft usually need Bolivia overflight clearance before entering Bolivian airspace.
This applies to many flight types. These include private, charter, cargo, ferry, ambulance and special-purpose flights.
Bolivia Overflight Permit Requirements
- Aircraft registration and aircraft type
- Operator name and full contact details
- Complete flight schedule in UTC
- Departure airport and destination airport
- Full route with Bolivia FIR entry and exit points
- Purpose of flight
- Call sign or flight number
- Lead passenger details, when required
- Consignee and consignor details for cargo flights, when required
Required Documents for Bolivia Permit Processing
- Certificate of Registration (COR)
- Certificate of Airworthiness (COA)
- Valid aircraft insurance certificate
- Noise certificate, when required
- Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for commercial flights
- Dangerous goods declaration, when required
Bolivia Overflight Permit Lead Time
DGAC Bolivia's current overflight requirements specify a minimum 48-hour advance application, counted Monday through Friday and excluding holidays. A shorter period is reconsidered only for documented exceptional or emergency cases under the authority's published procedure.
Bolivia Permit Validity and Schedule Revisions
Do not use a generic “+72 hours” validity rule. Bolivia's published authorization framework states that an authorization remains valid for the period requested by the operator and detailed in the authorization. The framework also provides for overflight authorizations using established one-month and six-month margins where applicable.
Changes should be handled under DGAC's published amendment procedure when required.
Bolivia FIR SLLF Information
Bolivia airspace operates under La Paz FIR SLLF.
Operators should check FIR boundary estimates, ATS routing, entry points, exit points and flight plan details before filing.
Major airports include SLLP/LPB El Alto International Airport, SLVR/VVI Viru Viru International Airport and SLCB/CBB Jorge Wilstermann International Airport.
Bolivia FIR Entry and Exit Points
| West Bound Entry | West Bound Exit | East Bound Entry | East Bound Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUPON | PUPON | SLCO | SLCO |
| PUBUM | PUBUM | BUVNO | BUVNO |
| GAXOK | GAXOK | GARFO | GARFO |
| GESPA | GESPA | CITRA | CITRA |
| UBSAS | UBSAS | ISARA | ISARA |
| SOTKU | SOTKU | VILUX | VILUX |
| ILPEM | ILPEM | FLOTE | FLOTE |
| EMPEX | EMPEX | DADED | DADED |
| VAGUR | VAGUR | BUVKI | BUVKI |
| ORALO | ORALO | SILIC | SILIC |
| KOMPA | KOMPA | UDIDI | UDIDI |
| ELAKO | ELAKO | ILRES | ILRES |
| DOBNI | DOBNI | ARMUK | ARMUK |
| RAXUN | RAXUN | GEDUS | GEDUS |
| OBLIR | OBLIR | UBKAB | UBKAB |
| KELEV | KELEV | EVLOL | EVLOL |
| OROMU | OROMU | ||
| MOMDI | MOMDI | ||
| ESELA | ESELA | ||
| BUXOR | BUXOR |
Landing Permit, Handling and Fuel Support
If your aircraft will land in Bolivia, Permit2Fly can support the full trip.
We can coordinate landing permits, ground handling, parking, supervision and fuel support.
Support is available at El Alto International Airport, Viru Viru International Airport, Jorge Wilstermann International Airport and other suitable airports in Bolivia.
Why Choose Permit2Fly for Bolivia Overflight Permits?
- 24/7 permit coordination and operational follow-up
- Support for route, schedule and aircraft revisions
- Overflight permit and landing permit coordination
- Fuel, ground handling and supervision support
- Clear updates for urgent and short-notice flights
- South America permit support for multi-country routes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an overflight permit required for Bolivia?
Yes. Foreign aircraft usually need Bolivia overflight clearance before entering Bolivian airspace.
How long does Bolivia overflight permit processing take?
Standard processing is normally 48 working hours when aircraft, operator, schedule and route details are complete.
What is Bolivia FIR code?
Bolivia operates under La Paz FIR. The FIR code is commonly shown as SLLF.
Can urgent Bolivia overflight permits be arranged?
Yes. Urgent requests may be handled on priority when complete documents, routing, schedule and purpose of flight are available.
Can Permit2Fly arrange Bolivia landing and ground handling?
Yes. Permit2Fly can coordinate landing support, ground handling, parking, fuel and other trip support services in Bolivia.