Colombia Overflight Permit | Aerocivil & FIR SKEC/SKED Requirements

Do You Need a Colombia Overflight Permit?

Colombia maintains an official Aerocivil procedure for overflight permission in Colombian airspace. Foreign operators should determine the applicable authorization for the exact aircraft, operator and flight category before entering Colombian airspace.

Aerocivil provides an online process for “Permiso de sobrevuelo en espacio aéreo colombiano.” The authorization and filed flight plan should remain consistent with the aircraft, route, schedule and applicable FIR entry/exit details.

Colombia Overflight Permit Requirements

To process a Colombia overflight permit, operators should send clear flight details.

Complete details help avoid delays and route issues.

• 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 with Colombia FIR entry and exit points
• Purpose of flight and flight category
• Call sign or flight number
• Lead passenger details where applicable
• Consignee and consignor details for cargo flights where applicable

Required Documents for Colombia Permit Processing

Document needs can depend on the flight type and route.

Common documents include:

• 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
• Crew details where required
• Passenger or cargo details where required

Colombia Overflight Permit Lead Time

Permit2Fly recommends submitting complete details as early as practical. The official Aerocivil sources reviewed confirm an overflight-permission process but do not support presenting 48 working hours as a universal authority lead time for every operation. Use the current Aerocivil online procedure and any category-specific instructions applicable to the flight.

Colombia Permit Validity and Schedule Revisions

Do not assume a universal +24-hour validity window. Follow the validity and conditions stated in the Aerocivil authorization. Material changes to aircraft, schedule, route, call sign, destination or purpose should be checked before operation.

Colombia FIR Information

Colombia airspace is commonly planned through Barranquilla FIR SKEC and Bogotá FIR SKED.

Operators should check FIR boundary estimates, ATS routing, entry points, exit points, and flight plan details.

Major airports include SKBO/BOG El Dorado International Airport, SKRG/MDE José María Córdova International Airport, and SKCL/CLO Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport.

Colombia FIR Entry and Exit Points

The following points are often used for route planning through Colombia FIRs.

Always check the latest ATS route structure before filing the flight plan.

Operational Restrictions and Special Approvals

Some flight categories may need more review or longer coordination time.

Send full details early if 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 lands in Colombia, Permit2Fly can coordinate landing permits, ground handling, parking, supervision, and fuel support.

This support is useful for passenger movement, technical stops, crew rest, cargo handling, and fuel uplift.

We can assist at El Dorado International Airport, José María Córdova International Airport, Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, and other suitable Colombian airports.

Why Choose Permit2Fly for Colombia Overflight Permits?

Permit2Fly supports operators with practical flight operations experience, fast replies, and clear permit coordination.

Our team checks the route, aircraft details, schedule, and documents before processing.

This helps reduce 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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