Your Trusted Partner for Smooth Landings in Cuba

At CUBA FBO, we help you navigate the process of obtaining a landing permit for Cuba — 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.

• 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 here. or download it from here

To apply for a 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

• 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.