
Obtaining a China Landing Permit is a mandatory requirement for operating into the country. Learn more on applying to China landing permit & also how to Apply to China Overflight Permit. CN Landing Permit, CN Overflight Permit, CHN Landing Permit and CHN Overflight Permit.
Apply to China Landing Permit

China Landing Permit:
In order to obtain landing permissions in China, you must apply for a China Landing Permit directly to the following contacts:
Civil Aviation Administration of China Contacts:
- Telephone: +86 10 6406 2397 / +86 10 6401 1957 / +86 10 8778 6588
- Fax: +86 10 6401 6918
- Email: intl@caac.gov.cn
- AFTN: ZBBBYAYX / ZBBBZGZX / ZBBBCKXX / ZBBBCJXX
- TYPE B: BJSZGCA / BJSCJCA / BJSCKCA
You may also apply through Flock by clicking on the image above and our operations team will assist you in obtaining the permit for free!
As for overflight requirements, the application must be submitted at least 72 hours before the intended flight.
As for landing requirements for both commercial and private operations, the application must be submitted 05 working days in advance to the intended date of operations.
For any further information, you must register to view the AIP of China by clicking here.
China Landing Permit Application Form:
a. name and full address of the operator
b. type of ACFT, registration marketings and MTOW
c. date and time of arrival and departure at intended airport
d. the name and nationality of the pilot-in-command
e. the number and the nationality of the crew members
f. the departure and destination aerodrome
g. the stopover aerodromes in the country
h.. the exit aerodrome
i. the enter/exit points for Chinese Air Space
j. the complete route planned in Chinese Air Space
k. purpose of the flight and number/nationality of passengers and/or nature and amount of cargo
l. name, address and business of charterer, if any
m. sponsor letter from local sponsor addressed to CAAC
n. details of consignor/consignee if it is a cargo flight
The following listed documents are the mandatory requirements to support the landing permit application:
- Air Operator Certificate (if available)
- Registration Certificate
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Radio License
- Insurance Certificate
- Noise Certificate
Commercial Operations Requirements to China:
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Traffic Landing Permit: Yes
- Technical Landing Permit: Yes
Private Operations Requirements to China:
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Traffic Landing Permit: Yes
- Technical Landing Permit: Yes
Apply to China Overflight Permit

We’re here for you
As always – if you require any assistance in obtaining a China landing permit or a China overflight permit, feel free to contact us at support@flock.aero.
With our latest update, you may now also apply directly through Flock for all overflight and landing permits that you require in any country in the world.
Furthermore, if you need assistance in getting your clearances, let us help by getting you a price comparison from Flock member suppliers. Flock’s extensive database of aviation support companies surely guarantees you the best rates every time! Therefore just simply click on any of the images above and request quotation for the services that you require.
Also, as a final reminder, please keep in mind that a China Landing Permit, China Overflight Permit is an absolute requirement for operating to China.
You can also view our latest blog post on Kyrgyzstan Landing Permit – Apply to Kyrgyzstan Landing Permit. A similar series of blog posts have also been published for all major airports across the United Arab Emirates, which can be found here.
In case you have any requests for blog posts on overflight, landing operations at any country that we have not covered yet, please feel free to let us know at support@flock.aero. Our team will surely work towards assisting you with all your requirements as soon as possible!