Cuba Landing Permit Made Easy

At CUBA FBO, we help you navigate the process of obtaining Cuba landing permit — a mandatory authorization from the Cuban Civil Aviation Authority (IACC) required for foreign aircraft that intend to land at Cuban airports. Whether you’re operating a private jet, charter, or cargo aircraft, we ensure all regulatory and local-handling requirements are met seamlessly.

Operators flying to Cuba must comply with regulations issued by the Cuban Civil Aviation Authority
as well as international aviation guidelines published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

• General aviation (private/business) aircraft planning to land in Cuba
• Charter (non-scheduled) passenger or cargo flights
• Cargo aircraft making technical or full stops
• Overflight-only flights (entering Cuban airspace) also require prior permission

Note: some U.S.-registered “N” Part 91 aircraft face landing restrictions.

The final rule published in the Federal Register can be viewed in the official document:

OFAC Cuba Aviation Regulations – Federal Register PDF
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To apply for a Cuba Landing Permit, the following information is typically required:

• Operator Details: Name, nationality, legal address
• Aircraft Data: Type/model, tail number, maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
• Crew Info: Name of Pilot in Command
• Flight Plan: Departure & destination airports, routing through Cuban airspace on approved airways or waypoints (no arbitrary GPS-direct inside Cuba)
• Timing: Date and Zulu time of entry/exit
• Insurance: Valid liability coverage that explicitly includes operations in Cuba
• Aircraft Technical Documents:
• Airworthiness certificate
• Registration certificate
• Maintenance logbook (latest entry)
• Noise certificate (if required)
• Passenger or Cargo Manifests: Names of passengers or cargo details as needed
• Local Contact / Handling: Name of your ground handler in Cuba / local sponsor or receiver

• Cuba Landing Permit applications should ideally be submitted 48 working hours in advance.
• Short-notice permits may be possible, but expect surcharges.
• Once issued, permits are typically valid for the Zulu day (24 hours) you requested.
• If you change the aircraft, a new permit is required. For a date change, a fee may apply.

• Flights must use published IFR airways or waypoints when in Cuban airspace — direct GPS-routing is not allowed.
• You must include the issued permit number in your flight plan remarks (Block 18) as: RMK/CUBA XXXX
• Entry and exit waypoints on your permit must match what you include in your flight plan.

• Operators (especially U.S.-linked) must be aware of OFAC / BIS restrictions when flying to or landing in Cuba.
• Not all insurance policies cover Cuban operations — confirm your broker / underwriter’s terms.
• Maintain full documentation of communications, permits, payments, and flight plans for regulatory compliance.

Expert Local Partners: We work with trusted ground handlers and agents in Cuba who coordinate directly with IACC.

Comprehensive Service: Permit application, ground handling, fuel coordination, parking, logistics — all under one roof.

Accurate Cost Estimates: Using your aircraft specs and planned schedule, we provide transparent cost breakdowns.

Fast & Reliable Processing: We optimize lead times and can handle rush or short-notice permit requests via our network.

Regulatory Compliance Support: We guide you through documentation, permit changes, and legal requirements to avoid delays.