Pilot license · Papua New Guinea
Do you need a pilot license to fly in Papua New Guinea?
Pilot license
Depends on the case
Not required for 'open category' operations (up to 10 kg, standard conditions) beyond 3 nautical miles from an aerodrome. Within 3 nautical miles of an aerodrome, a pilot qualification or a qualification in the use of aeronautical charts and airspace is required (rule 102.103). Above 10 kg, or for commercial/non-recreational use, an unmanned aircraft operator authorisation or certificate (UAOA/UAOC) is required.
Verify officially before flying
Source: CASA PNG — Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea
Open official siteLast 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.