Mexican Landing Permits

rockman2343@aol.com

rockman2343@aol.com

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Does anyone have any experience getting landing permits or a blanket permit for flying into Mexico? My understanding is the rules changed last year and while I have found quite a bit of info, I still have some questions.
 
rockman2343@aol.com said:
Does anyone have any experience getting landing permits or a blanket permit for flying into Mexico? My understanding is the rules changed last year and while I have found quite a bit of info, I still have some questions.
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Get a handler. If you're asking these kind of questions you need to be working with a handler for your first few trips. They'll take care of everything you'll need including Mexican APIS which was implemented last year.
 
Yes, you can get an annual permit. It makes sense cost wise if you will do a few trips per year, as it's cheaper than getting a single landing permit for each trip. We use Uniiversal to secure ours. They have one person (Lupe) that does all of them. You can get the annual permit in about 10-15 days.

Let me know if I can give you more info as we are quite familiar with operations in Mexico.

Good luck!
 
AOA said:
Yes, you can get an annual permit. It makes sense cost wise if you will do a few trips per year, as it's cheaper than getting a single landing permit for each trip. We use Uniiversal to secure ours. They have one person (Lupe) that does all of them. You can get the annual permit in about 10-15 days.

Let me know if I can give you more info as we are quite familiar with operations in Mexico.

Good luck!
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Thanks. It's looking like a handler is the way we're going to have to go. Without speaking Spanish, just navigating the Mexican government websites to get the information is proving challenging.
 
rockman2343@aol.com said:
Thanks. It's looking like a handler is the way we're going to have to go. Without speaking Spanish, just navigating the Mexican government websites to get the information is proving challenging.
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It's no way I'd go there without a handler. Another thing about Mexico is that all the airport procedures (paperwork wise) are different. Some places you'd have to go see customs. Other places the handler disappears with your passport and returns with it stamped. Same goes for dealing with the DGAC and flight plan paperwork.

It is also very important to leave on time and not let your flight plan expire. It can even be difficult to leave early. Your handler will have to run it all the way up the chain to a central office in Mexico City to get anything changed and it takes a lot of time.
 
KLB said:
It's no way I'd go there without a handler. Another thing about Mexico is that all the airport procedures (paperwork wise) are different. Some places you'd have to go see customs. Other places the handler disappears with your passport and returns with it stamped. Same goes for dealing with the DGAC and flight plan paperwork.

It is also very important to leave on time and not let your flight plan expire. It can even be difficult to leave early. Your handler will have to run it all the way up the chain to a central office in Mexico City to get anything changed and it takes a lot of time.
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Gotcha, thanks. Sounds like handler is definitely the way to go.
 
I've used a handler for all our trips into Mexico, cuts the stress factor more than in half...

(Take your own prist though!)

Bp244
 
I fly to Mexico 30-40 times a year, and around 7-10 different destinations. I don't use a handler, as once you understand the routine it's not so bad. Yes every airport is a little different, so that just takes some patience. Oh, and I don't speak a word of Spanish either...

As much as I would like to, if I used a handler for every trip with that many flights to Mexico, my boss would have a heart attack-those handlers aren't cheap.
 
AlWaYs HiGh said:
I fly to Mexico 30-40 times a year, and around 7-10 different destinations. I don't use a handler, as once you understand the routine it's not so bad. Yes every airport is a little different, so that just takes some patience. Oh, and I don't speak a word of Spanish either...

As much as I would like to, if I used a handler for every trip with that many flights to Mexico, my boss would have a heart attack-those handlers aren't cheap.
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It's likely a small fraction of his tank of gas.
 
mojo6911 said:
It's likely a small fraction of his tank of gas.
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Not really.

Our trips down there can be quite complex with multiple hops and PAX changes. The quotes I have gotten have been in the $1,200 range. You times that by 30 trips a year and you get up around $36,000 in handling fee's. Now I am not saying that is a lot of money for my boss, but they sure do appreciate me saving them that kind of money. It's all about longevity my friend....
 
Here:
http://forums.jetcareers.com/threads/flying-in-mexico-stamp-land.212116/

What airport are you gunning for? If it has an FBO, TAKE IT.
If it doesn't you'll need ARROW documents, insurance policy and your license and Medical. Try having both originals and photocopies of everything. If you're doing a one time flight, after you land go to the Comandancia and show your documents. They'll give you this bank deposit sheet which you pay at any bank and once you have the receipt, turn it in for the permit. It costs around 800 pesos which is around 50 USD.

Check also that you have also consulted Airport operations (landing and parking fees), Despacho (FSS), INM (Immigration), SAT (IRS) and SAGARPA (EPA) before you can officially finish a flight.

If you plan to do multiple flights into Mexico, ask for a Multiple Entrance Permit. You'll need the exact same documents plus a letter to the Comandante requesting the permit, where you describe your Name, Aircraft type and model, colors, and serial number, owned by whoever your Registration says. Add a passenger list of whoever MAY be brought aboard in the plane, too.

Once you request the permit, you'll be given 2 bank deposit sheets, one for the first arrival, one for the year permit. Each is around 50 USD. Once you knock 'em boh out, turn in the receipts for the Permits.

If you need ANYTHING drop me a line. I'll be more than happy to help

Take Care
 
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