Non-Scheduled Air Services

Service target and eligibility criteria:

Any person wishing to use Macau International Airport or Heliport or fly through Aerodrome Traffic Zone of Macao (ATZ) to operate non-scheduled air services.

Application channel:

Online Application
Registered airlines, air operators or agents can submit flight applications and related supporting documents via the Flight Application System. Please click the following link to register an account:
https://fltapp.aacm.gov.mo/login 

In addition, for flights involving the transport of dangerous goods as cargo into/out of Macao International Airport, foreign air operators or its agents shall submit dangerous goods permit applications together with the required supporting documents via the Flight Application System for a separate dangerous goods permit. 

Note: Lithium batteries shipments, in particular those mentioned in the AACM Safety Notice (SN-2022/02), are considered dangerous goods and shall be handled and transported in accordance with ICAO Technical Instructions (TI).

Flight applications and dangerous goods permit applications can be submitted simultaneously. However, Air operators or agents shall take note of the different submission timeframes to avoid undue delay in processing the relevant application.  

Paper Application 

-By letter, fax or email
Tel: 853-8796 4104 / 8796 4122 / 8796 4135 (Direct line)
          853-2851 1213 (General line)
Fax: 853-8796 4115 (Direct line)
          853-2833 8089 (General line)
E-mail: flightauthorization@aacm.gov.mo
Address: 18/F, Cheng Feng Commercial Centre, 336-342, Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, Macao

Required documents:

The operator is required to submit the following documents or information:

1. The completed “Application Form for Non-scheduled Air Services to/from Macao SAR”;
2. A valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or equivalent document issued by the aeronautical authorities of the country designating the operator, certifying that the aeronautical authorities are satisfied that the operator is competent to secure the safe operation of aircraft on flights for the purpose of public transport, in accordance with such conditions and limitations as may be specified in the certificate. This certificate shall contain at least the following information:
    a) operator’s identification document (name, address, etc.) ;
    b) date of issue and period of validity ;
    c) description of the types of operations authorised
    d) the type(s) of aircraft authorised for use ; and
    e) authorised areas of operation or routes.
3.Documentary evidence from the operator;s insurance company to show that the operator carries appropriate insurance regarding legal liability to passengers and cargo legal liability (the Montreal Convention requirements apply), and legal liability to third parties.
4.Certificate of registration of aircraft to be used in the requested operation
5.Airworthiness certificate of aircraft to be used in the requested operation;
6.Noise certificate of aircraft to be used in the requested operation;

For charter flights, the following additional information should be provided :
7.Details of the proposed charter flight (i.e. the type of charter to be operated, the proposed operating schedule, etc);
8.Justification for the charter flight.

Note: Please refer to the session "Legal liability" or Administrative Regulations No.11/2004 and No.19/2011 for information on liability insurance.

Conditions governing the operation of non-scheduled air services:

1. In conformity with Article 5 of the Chicago Convention, applications for non-scheduled air services for the carriage of passengers or cargo will normally be approved if the President of the Civil Aviation Authority is satisfied that the corresponding scheduled services cannot satisfy a genuine demand by providing the service or capacity required and, in the case of applications made by airlines based outside Macao, the airlines would be granted no less favourable treatment to Macao based airlines making a similar application.
2. Applications for non-scheduled air services for the carriage of both passengers and cargo will not normally be considered.
3. Permits for non-scheduled services are granted on condition that the holder does not advertise such services for sale direct to the general public.

General:

1.Permits may contain such conditions as the President of the Civil Aviation Authority thinks fit having regard to the nature and circumstances of the applications.
2.The captain of an aircraft which lands in Macau International Airport for non-traffic purposes will, before departure, be required to sign at the Airport Dispatch Office, a certificate to the effect that the flight is not subject to a permit.

Charge:

Free

Processing time:

It takes 3 working days to complete the approval process (time guaranteed in performance pledge). 

Note: The time guaranteed commences from the next date following the date of submission of all documents or information.

Online application:

Please click the following link to register an account: https://fltapp.aacm.gov.mo/login

Paper application:

Please click here to download the pdf form

Legislation website:
Portaria No. 232/95/M

Obligation to provide information by transportation operators to the Public Security Police Force
Click here for information on obligation to provide information by transportation operators to the Public Security Police Force