A Civil Aircraft Landing Permit must be requested at least how many days before the first landing?

• A. 60 days prior to first landing
• B. 30 days prior to first landing
• C. 14 days prior to first landing
• D. Upon arrival

Answer: (B)

Civil aircraft landing permissions are issued to authorize entry and ensure orderly, secure operations before you actually land. The standard lead time is 30 days before the first landing. This window gives the approving authority enough time to verify operator details and aircraft information, complete any security or regulatory checks, coordinate with customs and immigration if needed, arrange ground handling and services, and assign an appropriate slot or parking plan. Applying earlier than 30 days isn’t typically required and can tie up resources, while waiting until arrival isn’t feasible because approval must be in place beforehand. A 14-day lead time is generally too short for the necessary processing, and a 60-day lead time is usually more than what is needed for most missions.