To operate within Chilean territory and secure Chile overflying, landing, and technical stop permits, it is strongly recommended to use American Flight Support to apply for aircraft operations. This process ensures the timely acquisition of overflight and arrival permissions and includes completing the authorization form, especially when opting for Antarctic operations.
For private flights, the necessary permit typically takes 3 days to secure, while commercial flights may require up to 10 days. However, delays can occur up to 20 days if all required documents are not properly submitted. By leveraging the expertise of American Flight Support, whose Spanish-speaking staff can facilitate clear communication with local authorities, you can significantly expedite the permit process and ensure a smoother operation.
The Documents Required:
-AOC
-INSURANCE POLICY
-OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT.
-GENDEC
-Crew licenses and medicals.
The most important is the insurance requirement that will be revised by JAC ( Junta Aeronautica Civil). They are a group of lawyers who review and authorize documents related to insurance policies and coverages.
JAC requirements:
1. A USD 100.000 coverage for damages to each aircraft occupant. This coverage must also cover crew members and passengers and be explicit in the policy.
2. A coverage of USD 110 per kilo of the certified aircraft MTOW in case of damage to third parties.
3. The currency displayed in the policy must be stated in the correct form (USD, CLP, R$ etc.), if the currency it’s not expressed and only sign its shown this will not be accepted.
JAC takes 72 business hours to review the documentation provided. Their business hours are Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 17:00 PM (LT).
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SAG (Agricultural services) REQUIREMENTS:
Aircraft arriving in Chile must be sprayed with insecticide before arrival. Once it arrives, the empty can be handed to the agriculture personnel, and the attached .pdf form must also be printed, filled out, and delivered. The product must contain 2% Permethrin and 2% d-phenothrin.
Main Airports, Port of Entry, and Hours of Operations:
SCNT – Puerto Natales/Teniente Julio Gallardo Located in Puerto Natales, CHILE ICAO – SCNT, IATA – PNT : 11:00 UTC – 22:45 UTC NOT PORT OF ENTRY
SCCI – Punta Arenas/Pdte. Carlos Ibanez Del Campo Located in Punta Arenas, CHILE ICAO – SCCI, IATA – PUQ : H24. PORT OF ENTRY
SCEL – Santiago Nuevo Pudahuel/Arturo Merino Benitez Located in Santiago, CHILE ICAO – SCEL, IATA – SCL : H24 PORT OF ENTRY