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CategoriesBusiness Aircraft Operations

Business Aircraft Ops to India- Landing & Overflying Permit

Posted on September 9, 2020by VVIP Flight

Lead time for obtaining India landing permit:

CAA requires mandatory notice period of 3 working days to grant India landing permission. Flight should operate on 4th day, except flights originating from PRC countries

It requires 7 working days notice period to grant India Landing permission for flight originating from PRC country. Flight should operate on 8th day.

List of PRC Countries:  China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria.

Lead time for obtaining India over flight permit:

CAA requires mandatory notice period of 1 working day to grant India overflying permission. Flight should operate on 2nd day, except flights originating from PRC countries.

It requires 3 working days notice period to grant India Landing permission for flight originating from PRC country. Flight should operate on 4th day.

List of PRC Countries:  China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria.

 Lead time for obtaining permits to Defense air filed (military airport):

 3 to 4 weeks

 Lead time for obtaining India Over flight permit for Ambulance flight:

 1 working day

 Lead time for obtaining India Landing permit for Ambulance flight:

 1 working day

Detail required applying for landing permit           

Operator Name, Acft Registration,  Acft Call Sign, Type of Aircraft, Schedule, Crew Name, Passport details such as passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, Nationality, Date of Birth etc. Pax name, Passport details such as passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, Nationality, Date of Birth etc.

Additional information required for Ambulance flight:

Name and address of the Hospital, Treating doctor Name and contact number, Patient medical history.

Validity of India Landing Permit:

India Landing permit is valid for plus (+) 48 hours.                     

Validity of India overflying Permit:

India overflying permit is valid for plus (+) 48 hours.

Major International Airports in India:

VIDP  (Delhi airport), VABB (Mumbai airport), VOBL (Bangalore airport),VOMM ( Chennai Airport), VOGO (Goa Airport) , VECC (Kolkata Airport), VOCI (Cochin Airport),VOHS ( Hyderabad Airport), VAAH (Ahmadabad Airport),VOTV ( Trivandrum Airport), VOCI ( Calicut Airport), VILK (Lucknow Airport), VIAR (Amritsar Airport), VOTR ( Trichy Airport), VIJP (Jaipur Airport), VOML (Mangalore Airport), VAPO (Pune Airport), VANP (Nagpur Airport),VOCB ( Coimbatore Airport), VEGY (Gaya Airport), VEDB (Bagdogra Airport), VEGT (Guwahati Airport),VEBN ( Varanasi Airport), VICG (Chandigarh Airport), VOVZ ( Vishakhapatnam Airport), VOMD Madurai Airport), VEBS (Bhubaneswar Airport) and VOPB ( Port Blair Airport).

Major Defense Airports in India:

VIAG (Agra Airport), VIJO (Jodhpur Airport) , VEAB (Allahabad Airport), VEJT (Jorhat Airport), VIJR (Jaisalmer Airport) , VABJ ( Bhuj Airport), VICG (Chandigarh Airport), VIGR ( Gwalior Airport), VAJM (Jamnagar Airport), VOVZ (Visakhapatnam Airport), VOGO (Goa Airport), VAPO( Pune Airport), VOYK( Yelahanka Air Force Station), VOPB (Port Blair Airport), VAOZ (Ozar Airport).

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS) – (+91)-8010686868

Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM or any other information given in above page are subject to change from time to time, for most latest information please feel free to contact us.

CategoriesGround Handling

Business aircraft ops to VIDP New Delhi, India

Posted on August 11, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport name: Indira Gandhi International Airport

ICAO code: VIDP

IATA Code: DEL

City Name: New Delhi

Country: India

Airport Operating Hours of VIDP airport / DEL airport: H24

Curfew and Restrictions of VIDP airport / DEL airport: NIL (It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VIDP airport)

CIQ Hours of VIDP airport / DEL airport: H24

Slots/PPR requirements at VIDP airport / DEL airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VIDP airport / DEL airport (New Delhi) airport. Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator.  VIDP airport / DEL airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) (-) 30 minutes.

Parking Availability at VIDP airport / DEL airport: Overnight parking is available in VIDP airport / DEL airport, New Delhi with prior approval only. VIDP airport / DEL airport implement temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. Most of the parking stands in VIDP airport / DEL airport (New Delhi) need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft, however tow bar for most of the GA aircrafts are available at VIDP airport / New Delhi airport.

Port of entry VIDP airport / DEL airport: Yes, VIDP / DEL airport is port of entry

Crew visa requirements for GA flights: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.

For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.

E-visa acceptable VIDP airport / DEL airport: Yes E-visa facility is available in VIDP airport / DEL airport. E-visa is acceptable at VIDP airport / DEL airport.

Ground Handler at VIDP airport / DEL airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your permits, ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination and other GA flight services at VIDP airport / DEL airport

VIDP Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 3 working days to obtain landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day) except flights originating from PRC countries  China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria. Require 7 working days (flight should operate on 8th day) to obtain landing permission.

GA Lounge/Terminal at VIDP: General aviation lounge is available only for domestic flights at VIDP airport / DEL airport. However new FBO for International flight is under construction and expected to start by 2020.

Tow Bar requirements at VIDP airport / DEL airport:  General Aviation Apron has all push back parking stands at VIDP airport. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, however tow bar of most of the business aircrafts are available with the handler in airport like VIDP (New Delhi).

Caterer at VIDP /DEL: Catering, laundry and dish cleaning facility are available with caterers at VIDP / DEL airport.

Jet Fuel at VIDP / DEL: Fuel facility is H24 available at VIDP airport.

Hotel at VIDP: Good 5 star hotels are available few minutes’ drive from VIDP airport at Aero city. J W Marriott, The Andaz by Hyatt and Novotel are few of them.

Places to Visit: Historic monuments and structures that surround this vibrant capital reflect the rich culture and the long history that has carved the face of Delhi. Qutub Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus temple and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara are few places you can explore.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.

Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM or any other information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for most latest information please feel free to contact us.

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