Landing Permit Optimization at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (IATA: LAD, ICAO: FNLU) Handled by Just Aviation

To obtain a landing permit for Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD), operators must submit the following documents to the Angola Civil Aviation Authority (CAA): Aircraft Registration Certificate, Airworthiness Certificate, Insurance Certificate (including third-party liability), Noise Certificate, Radio License, Crew Licenses (for all operating crew members), Flight Plan, Operator’s Certificate (for commercial operators), Letter of Intent (detailing the purpose of the flight and itinerary), and Handling Agent Confirmation (proof of ground handling arrangements at FNLU). Applications must be submitted at least 7 working days prior to the intended date of operation, and the CAA generally processes landing permit applications within 5 working days.

For urgent operations, applications can be expedited, but this may incur additional fees and is subject to CAA approval. Crew members must obtain security clearance from the Angolan authorities, which can take up to 15 days, so it is advisable to apply well in advance. Additionally, crew members are required to obtain a crew visa before arrival, which is valid for a maximum stay of 72 hours and must be accompanied by a letter from the employer stating the purpose and duration of the stay. Confirmation of slots is mandatory before the issuance of a landing permit, and slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Operators should be aware of peak hours (typically early morning and late evening) when slot availability may be limited.