French Guiana Overflight Permits Regulations 2025

Do you need a permit for french guiana overflight?

Prior Flight permission is required for operating a private flight or general aviation aircraft to overfly, or planning to make a passenger flight landing or technical stop French Guiana Airports Authority have their own regulations regarding the issuance of flight permits as there is generally a payment involved. The charges normally payable would be the Route Navigation Facility Charges or RNFC for overflights and also landing and parking charges in case of aircraft making halts.

The procedure for issuance of the permits also varies from country to country, According to french guiana civil aviation authority aeronautical information publication (or AIP) any aircraft owner/operator intent to overflight from French Guiana airspace has to submit overflight clearance request to air transport department at least 48 hours (working hours) prior from flight departure schedule. French Guiana is a signatory to the Chicago Convention therefore the conditions of flights and crews should strictly be compliant with ICAO general rules of international air traffic and in accordance with their regulation for transport of troops, equipment, materials and dangerous goods, please write us for more detail information.

These terms would help you find more specific information regarding the rules and requirements for obtaining overflight permits in French Guiana.

Required Details for Obtaining French Guiana Overflight Permit Application

1 - Flight Schedule
2 - Entry / Exit Points with ATC Route
3 - Lead Passenger Details
4 - Consignee & Consigner Details for Cargo Flights
5 - Aircraft Documents [ AOC, COA, COI, CON, COR]

Aviation Regulations French Guiana

French Guiana is an overseas department of France, and therefore, its aviation regulations fall under the jurisdiction of French civil aviation authorities. The Directorate General for Civil Aviation (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile - DGAC) oversees civil aviation in French Guiana, just as it does in metropolitan France and other French overseas territories.

Here are some key aspects of aviation regulations in French Guiana :

1 - Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) : The DGAC is responsible for regulating civil aviation in French Guiana. It ensures compliance with French and European aviation regulations, as well as international standards set by organizations like the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

2 - French Civil Aviation Regulations : Aviation regulations in French Guiana are aligned with those of metropolitan France and are based on French civil aviation laws and regulations. These regulations cover various aspects of aviation, including aircraft operations, airworthiness, licensing, air traffic services, and airport infrastructure.

3 - International Standards : As a member of ICAO, France, including its overseas departments like French Guiana, adheres to global aviation standards and recommended practices to ensure safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection in aviation operations.

4 - Licensing and Certification : The DGAC is responsible for issuing licenses and certificates to pilots, aircraft maintenance personnel, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals operating in French Guiana. These licenses and certificates are issued in accordance with French and European standards and requirements.

5 - Safety Oversight : The DGAC conducts safety oversight activities, including inspections, audits, and investigations, to ensure the safety of aviation operations in French Guiana. It monitors compliance with regulations and takes enforcement actions when necessary to address safety issues.

6 - Airspace Management : The DGAC manages airspace in French Guiana, including the provision of air traffic control services and the establishment of airspace regulations and procedures to ensure safe and efficient air navigation.

7 - Airport Regulations : The DGAC regulates airport infrastructure and operations in French Guiana to ensure compliance with safety, security, and environmental standards. This includes regulations related to airport design, construction, maintenance, and operation.

Overall, the DGAC plays a crucial role in maintaining safe and efficient civil aviation operations in French Guiana by enforcing French and international aviation regulations and standards.

Overflight Permits Category’s for Adhoc and Private

1 - Overflight Permits ( Charter Passenger Flights )
2 - Overflight Permits ( Private Passenger Flights )
3 - Overflight Permits ( Non-Schedule Cargo Flights )

Block Overflight Permit Categoery's

1 - Monthly Block Overflight Permits ( For Scheduled and Non-schedule Airlines Flights )
2 - Seasonal Block Overflight Permits ( Scheduled Commercial Airlines Flights )

Permit Validity

- French Guiana Overflight Permit is valid for +72 hours.

Overflight Permit Charge's

We do not charge any type of hidden cost in Civil Aviation Permit Processing Cost and French Guiana Overflight Permits Procedures. Our fee is straight and direct without any additional fees in French Guiana Overflight Permit We do not require large upfront deposits or commitments. We strive to develop long term relationships and we work hard to earn your referrals. Besides receiving essential financial monthly reports these very particular customers expect to entirely rely on professional teams and they offer just that. This trust is earned through our administrative and financial control, as well as our services standards of work.

Flight Information Region In French Guiana

French Guiana Airspace is divided into 01 Flight Information Regions (FIRs)

1 - Cayenne (SOOO) FIR

French Guiana FIRs ( Entry / Exit Points ) :