Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Liberia

Liberia Civil Aviation Authority, established in 2005, regulates the aviation sector in the country. Currently there is no national carrier. Only few chartered companies offer their services internally and regionally.

For information on Liberia Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Liberia Airport Company Contact List

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

For Overflight/Landing permit request application for non-scheduled passengers / cargo flights must contact the following: 

A 72 hours processing lead time is required for a landing or over flight permit to be issued by the Authority. The only exceptions are emergency and diplomatic clearances where the permit will be issued only after the receipt of the request. In order to facilitate the process for frequent requesting users, LCCA is developing a database to expedite this process. All end users who completely fill up the below form through which they will have their data on file, can request within 48 hours and receive the necessary permit. For all other requests, the regular 72 hour time frame will remain enforced.

Under the Air Service Licensing Regulation, copies of the following documents must be submitted for each aircraft to be operated in and out of Liberia along with the completed application form for Air Service Licenses. 

1. Application for Air Service License (ASL); form no. FSS-GEN- FORM 007A01/2006 must be filled for the issuance or renewal of ASL.   

2. Aircraft information: 

• Certificate of Airworthiness
• Radio Station License
• Weight & Balance Report for Aircraft
• Certificate of Insurance
• Certificate of Registration
• Aircraft equipment listing
• Maintenance release 
• Operating Permit from Country of Registry (AOC)

3. Pilot information:

• Pilot’s License with type ratings
• Pilot’s Medical Certificate
• Supporting Documents – Aircraft and Pilot (Employers’ ID card or contract)
• Pilot’s Passport
• Pilot’s Visa into Liberia
• Proficiency check report (recurrent training) REVISED 02 2011 FSS-RQ DOC 007A 02/2006                       
• Total hours by type and position
• Dangerous goods training record
• CRM if applicable
• Pilot’s initial aircraft type training report
• Emergency underwriter training (if applicable)
• Radio Telephony License 

4. Other requirements: 

• Emergency Response Plan 
• Aircraft Operator’s Security Program to be approved by LCAA 
• Copy of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) that encompasses Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea
• Company Operation Manual
• All pertinent documents of the aircraft, flight and maintenance crew must be submitted to LCAA
• Aircraft and operational home base facilities (maintenance organization) are to be inspected by LCAA Inspectors prior to issuance of ASL 
• Operator who wishes to include additional aircraft  on the Air Service License already issued, will be required to pay a fee of  US $1,800.00 for each additional aircraft to be included on your license. The duration of Air Service License is 12 Calendar Months. 
• Aircraft and operational home base facilities (maintenance organization) are to be inspected by LCAA Inspectors prior to aircraft arrival in Liberia
• An ASL fee of US $3,000 for short haul regional operation in and out of Liberia
• An ASL fee of US $5,000 for long haul regional operation in and out of Liberia 

5. Business Registration, Documentations (Local and or Foreign):

• Legal document - which serves to officially provide the link between the Foreign Base Company, the operator of the aircraft, and the locally registered company (if applicable) 
• Report including availability of financial resources and composition of Capital (if applicable) 
• Feasibility studies and 5-year business plan (if applicable)