Cuba
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Routing Authorization Requirements in United States Territorial Airspace
All aircraft with Cuba registration beginning with CU; aircraft using the ICAO designator of a Cuba company; or aircraft used for Cuba diplomatic flights require FAA routing authorization for flights in United States Territorial Airspace.
Only IFR flights are eligible for FAA routing authorization. See current FAA KFDC NOTAMS for other requirements and information regarding Aircraft that Operate To or From or Within or Transit Territorial Airspace of the United States (US).
FAA routing authorization is in addition to any US State Department (DOS) diplomatic clearance or US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) waiver. To obtain FAA routing authorization, contact the FAA System Operations Support Center at 9-ATOR-HQ-RT-REQ@faa.gov or FAX 202-267-5289 (Attention FAA SOSC), or call 202-267-8115.
Provide the following information:
- Name and address of company or individual. Include a phone number (in case there are questions concerning your request) and a return E-Mail address. Aircraft Information: Callsign (including ICAO designator if assigned)/type/registration number.
- General Route Itinerary: Date range. City (ICAO Location Identifier)- City (ICAO Location Identifier)- City (ICAO Location Identifier), etc.
- Specific route information for each leg of the flight: Callsign, departure point, date/time (UTC), route, destination, date/time (UTC).
- Purpose: Cargo, Passenger, Diplomatic, etc. for each leg of flight.
