Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Permit path requiredOpen category with certification above limits
Small, low-risk open-category operations have a defined rule path, but heavier, commercial, controlled-airspace, or non-open operations need authorization/certification.
Bring it
Bring evidence of compliance and any authorization; heavier or professional equipment should be cleared in advance.
Register it
Authorization/certification applies by category and operation; confirm current CASA PNG process before travel.
Fly it
Open-category flights must stay within Part 102 limits, including VLOS, safe separation, and 400 ft AGL.
Map check
Controlled airspace and flights within 3 NM of an aerodrome require ATC/authority conditions unless a shielded exception applies.
Before you travel
- 01Open-category compliance check.
- 02UA operator authorization/certificate if outside open category.
- 03ATC or aerodrome permissions where applicable.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 400 ft AGL in open category unless authorized otherwise.
- Recreational
- Open-category flights must stay within Part 102 limits, including VLOS, safe separation, and 400 ft AGL.
- Commercial work
- Hire, reward, aerial work, or operations outside open-category limits require UA operator authorization/certification.
- Airspace
- Controlled airspace and flights within 3 NM of an aerodrome require ATC/authority conditions unless a shielded exception applies.