Chile Overflight Permit | DGAC ARSV & FIR Requirements

Do You Need a Chile Overflight Permit?

Yes. Foreign-registered aircraft generally require Chile overflight clearance before entering Chilean airspace, especially for non-scheduled, private, charter, cargo, ferry, ambulance and special-purpose operations.

Chile Overflight Permit Requirements

To process a Chile overflight permit, operators should normally provide the following details:

• Aircraft registration and aircraft type
• Operator name and full contact details
• Complete flight schedule with UTC date and time
• Departure airport and destination airport
• Full route including Chile FIR entry and exit points
• Purpose of flight and call sign / flight number
• Lead passenger details where applicable
• Consignee and consignor details for cargo flights where applicable

Required Documents for Chile Permit Processing

• Certificate of Registration (COR)
• Certificate of Airworthiness (COA)
• Valid aircraft insurance certificate
• Noise certificate where applicable
• Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for commercial operators
• Dangerous goods declaration if applicable

Chile Overflight Permit Lead Time

Chile's AIP GEN 1.2 sets different submission periods by category through DGAC's ARSV system: 24 hours before estimated arrival or entry into Chilean airspace for foreign general aviation aircraft, and 72 hours for foreign non-scheduled commercial air transport. The authorization number issued by DGAC must be entered in Item 18 of the flight plan.

Chile Authorization and Schedule Revisions

The current DGAC material reviewed does not support a universal “+72 hour validity” statement for Chile overflight authorizations. Follow the conditions of the authorization issued through ARSV and re-coordinate material changes to schedule, route, aircraft, destination or purpose when required.

Chile FIR Information

Chile airspace is divided into multiple FIRs. Operators should ensure correct FIR boundary estimates, ATS routing, entry and exit points and flight plan details before operation.

• Antofagasta FIR — SCFZ
• Isla De Pascua FIR — SCIZ
• Puerto Montt FIR — SCTZ
• Punta Arenas FIR — SCCZ
• Santiago FIR — SCEZ

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is identified as SCEL/SCL.

Chile FIR Entry and Exit Points

The following entry and exit points are commonly used for route planning through Chile FIRs. Operators should verify routing against the latest approved ATS route structure before filing the flight plan.

Operational Restrictions and Special Approvals

Certain flight categories may require additional review or longer coordination time. Operators should provide complete information early when the flight involves special cargo, diplomatic clearance, dangerous goods, ambulance operation or unusual routing.

• Military, diplomatic or state flights
• Dangerous goods or special cargo flights
• Ambulance, medevac and humanitarian missions
• Survey, inspection or scientific flights
• Flights with restricted cargo or unusual routing

Landing Permit, Handling and Fuel Support

If your aircraft will land in Chile for passenger movement, technical stop, crew rest, cargo handling or fuel uplift, Permit2Fly can coordinate landing permits, ground handling, parking, supervision and fuel support at Santiago International Airport and other suitable airports across Chile.

Why Choose Permit2Fly for Chile Overflight Permits?

Permit2Fly supports operators with practical flight operations experience, fast communication and clear permit coordination. Our team reviews submitted route, aircraft details and schedule before processing, helping reduce avoidable delays caused by missing documents or route mismatches.

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

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