International Trip Services

FltPlan offers International Services for Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. We provide hard quotes for this - what you're quoted is what you pay (provided no additional services are requested or changes to aircraft or itinerary are made). The final invoice is typically received less than 2 weeks after the completion of your trip.

Our bilingual international staff offers local expertise, working relationships with local governments and personal experience flying in the region

Self Service

We now provide self-service options for faster service for:

Cuban Overflight Permit

To fly most airways that enter Cuban Airspace you will need to obtain an overflight permit and pay for airspace fees. Permits can be issued for a single leg or for a round trip.

Note: We cannot guarantee Cuban Overflight Permits will be obtained if the request is received 48 hours or less prior to your scheduled departure time.

U.S. CBP Overflight Exemption

US Federal Regulations require that aircraft arriving from south of the US must make their first landing in the US at one of the specific CBP airports located closest to their point of border or coastline crossing. You will be exempt from this if you have a Southern Border Overflight Exemption.

Note: Processing time may take up to 30 days.

Mexican Airspace Fees

Mexican regulations are published in Mexico's tax code, not in their Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), making it difficult to comply with. In addition, airspace fees are calculated based on aircraft wingspan and Mexico does not issue an invoice to advise pilots that they have incurred a fee. It is the pilot's responsibility to “self-determine” the amount owed and to make payment. Mexican airspace and ATC over-time fees can only be paid via a Mexican bank. Fees must be paid by the 17th of the month AFTER the flight took place otherwise back taxes and interest are accrued monthly.

If you have flown across Mexican airspace and wish to pay for airspace fees, click here.

If you are not sure if your aircraft has any outstanding fees, please contact us at +1 786 206 6031 so we can send you more details about obtaining this information from the Mexican Authorities.

Full Service

After completing the quote form for your flight plan, we’ll provide you with a quote including any of the following services.

Ground Handling
Breeze through arrival formalities! Our professional Flight Coordinators are available 7 days a week to provide personalized attention. This service includes document review, processing of overflight and landing permits, processing of charter flight permits as necessary, personnel on ground to meet the aircraft at requested international airports, payment of airspace and airport fees, lodging and transportation arrangements for crew and passengers.
International Overflight and Landing Permits
Avoid delays, fines, or denial of entry into foreign airspace or airports on international flights. We obtain the required permits for you.
Airspace Fees
Most countries charge for the use of their airspace. Avoid being denied entry into airspace or being detained on the ground due to unpaid fees.
APIS Services
Filing of U.S., Mexico, and CARICOM APIS (for those who are enrolled in this premium service).

To get a quote for your next trip, look for the Handling message link below your international flight plan on the Active Flight Plan List and complete application. You’ll hear back from your trip coordinator within 48 hours with a complete and personalized handling quote for your trip.