Pilot license · Ecuador

Do you need a pilot license to fly in Ecuador?

Pilot license

Not required

No pilot certificate required for the open category; minimum age 14 (with adult supervision if a minor). An operator certificate/licence is only needed for the specific category (commercial use).

Verify officially before flying

Source: DGAC — Dirección General de Aviación Civil, Ecuador (Ecuador's Civil Aviation Authority)

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Last checked: 2026-08

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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.