The Aeronautical Charges as published in this AIC shall apply with effect from 01 November 2018. Following discussions with users of airports and air navigation services in Botswana, the Authority has reviewed the Aeronautical Charges having regard to;
Fees for Certificate of Registration or duplicate (in Pula)
| - | Not exceeding 5700 kg (weight) | Exceeding 5700 kg (weight) |
|---|---|---|
| Application & Issuance of Certificate of Registration | ||
| General Aviation aircraft | 556.60 | 1,113.20 |
| Aerial work Aircraft | 1,619.20 | 3,238.40 |
| Commercial Air Transport (Passenger) | 1,771.00 | 3,080.00 |
| Commercial Air Transport (Cargo) | 1,771.00 | 3,080.00 |
Inspection of aircraft outside Botswana for registration | 11,000.00 (or US$ equivalent) | 16,500.00 (or US$ equivalent) |
| Variation or Change of ownership and issue of fresh Certificate of Registration | 1,012.00 | 2,024.00 |
| Grant of special registration letters | 5,060.00 | 7,590.00 |
| Re-assignment of Registration Marks | 2,200.00 | 3,300.00 |
| Fees payable for each duplicate of certificate of registration | 506.00 | 759.00 |
| Application and Issuance of De-registration certificate | ||
| General Aviation aircraft | 278.30 | 556.60 |
| Aerial Work Aircraft | 809.60 | 1, 619.20 |
| Commercial Air Transport (Passengers) | 885.50 | 1,771.00 |
| Commercial Air Transport (Cargo) | 885.50 | 1,771.00 |
| Re-instatement of Certificate of Registration | 627.00 | 627.00 |
| Search and copies of documents/certificate | 126.50 | 126.50 |
| Certified Copy | 11.00 | 11.00 |
Fees in respect or Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) (in Pula)
| Application for an AOC | 5,500.00 |
| Grant or renewal of an AOC | 82.50 For every 100kg or part thereof of the aggregate weight of all aircraft to be operated under the certificate for a period of one year. |
| Variation to an AOC | 27.50 for every 100kg or part thereof |
| Simulator inspection for approval | 2750.00 (11,000.00 in Africa or 49,500.00 outside Africa) |
| Fees payable for foreign-registered aircraft operating commercially in Botswana | 2,200.00 per month, or part thereof, for an aircraft above 5,700 kg (weight) 1,375 per month, or part thereof, for an aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg |
| Certified Copy | 11.00 |
| Initial evaluation of each manual/document | 440.00 |
| Re-evaluation of each manual/document | 110.00 |
| Each manual or document to be approved/accepted by CAAB | 220.00 |
Fees in respect of Certificate of Airworthiness (C OF A) (in Pula)
| wdt_ID | - | Issue of C of A | Variation/ Validation/ Renewal of C of A | Issue of Export C of A | Conversion of foreign C of A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft not exceeding 5700kg (weight) | 200.00 for every 500kg or part thereof | 60.00 for every 500kg or part thereof | 100.00 for every 500kg or part thereof | 200.00 |
| 2 | Aircraft exceeding 5700kg (weight) | 300.00 for every 500kg or part thereof | 80.00 for every 500kg or part thereof | 200.00 for every 500kg or part thereof | 400.00 |
| 3 | Permit to fly without C of A | 200.00 | |||
| 4 | Fees payable for each duplicate C of A | 400.00 | 400.00 | 400.00 | |
| 5 | Fees payable for permission to fly foreign-registered flying machines in Botswana without C of A | 1,200.00 | |||
| 6 | Fees payable for application to operate Botswana registered aircraft in Botswana | 1,000.00 | |||
| 7 | Change of C of A category to: Private Special Ariel work | - 100.00 200.00 400.00 | |||
| - | Issue of C of A | Variation/ Validation/ Renewal of C of A | Issue of Export C of A | Conversion of foreign C of A |
Fees in respect of approval of maitenance organisations (AMO) (in Pula)
| In Botswana | Outside Botswana | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft not exceeding all up weight (AUW) of 5700 kg | 1,100.00 | 2,200.00 |
| Maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft exceeding AUW of 5700 kg | 2,200.00 | 3,300.00 |
| Variation to AMO Certificate | 825.00 | 825.00 |
| Certified Copy | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Initial evaluation of each manual/document | 440.00 | 440.00 |
| Re-evaluation of each manual/document | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Each manual or document to be approved/accepted for aircraft | 220.00 | 220.00 |
Fees in respect of Aviation Training Organization (ATO) Approval
| Application for an ATO Approval | 5,500.00 |
| Grant or renewal of an ATO Certificate | 82.50 for every 100kg or part thereof of the aggregate weight of all aircraft to be operated under the certificate for a period of one year. (11,000.00 in Africa or 49,500.00 outside Africa) |
| Variation to an ATO Certificate | 27.50 for every 100kg or part thereof |
| Simulator inspection for approval | 2,750.00 (11 000.00 in Africa or 49,500.00 outside Africa) |
| Fees payable for foreign-registered aircraft operating commercially in Botswana | 1,375.00 per month, or part thereof, for an aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg (weight) 2,200.00 per month, or part thereof, for an aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg (weight) |
| Certified Copy | 11.00 |
| Initial evaluation of each manual/document | 440.00 |
| Re-evaluation of each manual/document | 110.00 |
| Each manual or document to be approved/accepted by CAAB | 220.00 |
Fees in respect of Aerial Work Operator’s Certificate (AWOC) Approval (in Pula)
| Application for an AWOC Approval | 687.50 | Technical examination/ re-examination for grant of license for aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg (weight) |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance of an AWOC Certificate | 41.25 for every 100kg or part thereof of the aggregate weight of all aircraft to be operated under the certificate for a period of one year. | Technical examination/ re-examination for grant of license for aircraft exceeding 5700 kg (weight) |
| Renewal of AWOC | 687.50 | Grant of license or issue of duplicate thereof |
| Application to amend AWOC | 13.75 for every 100kg or part thereof (of the fleet) | Renewal of license |
| Replacement of AWOC or Authorization | Extension of rating included in license | |
| 343.75 | Temporary inspection approval | |
| Certified Copy | 11.00 | Issue or renewal of certificate of validation in respect of foreign license |
| Initial evaluation of each manual/document | 440.00 | Air law examination for foreign license holders |
| Re-evaluation of each manual/document | 110.00 | |
| Each manual or document to be approved/accepted by CAAB | 220.00 |
Fees in respect of aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence (in Pula)
| Technical examination/ re-examination for grant of license for aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg (weight) | 220.00 |
|---|---|
| Technical examination/ re-examination for grant of license for aircraft exceeding 5700 kg (weight) | 220.00 |
| Grant of license or issue of duplicate thereof | 220.00 |
| Renewal of license | 220.00 |
| Extension of rating included in license | 220.00 |
| Temporary inspection approval | 220.00 |
| Issue/ Conversion/ Validation of AME license | 275.00 |
| Air law examination for foreign license holders | 253.00 |
| Certified Copy | 220.00 |
| Remarking of Exam | 385.00 |
| Letter of Support to Commissioner of Labour for the recruitment of a foreign license holder | 165.00 |
Fees for flight crew licences (in Pula)
Fees in respect of Air Traffic Controller’s license (in Pula)
| License/ Initial issue | Technical examination/ re=examination per subject | Renewal of license or duplicate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student air traffic controller | 275.00 | 27.50 | 275.00 |
| Air traffic controller | 412.50 | 27.50 | 275.00 |
AERODROMES Regulatory Charges/Fees
| Charge/Fee Category | |
|---|---|
| Aerodromes (Inspection Fees) | |
| Existing aerodrome | |
| Category A | 948.75 |
| Category B | 948.75 |
| Category C | 948.75 |
| Category D | 948.75 |
| Category E | 948.75 |
| Category BWA, BWB, BWC | 4,743.75 |
| Existing helipad | |
| Category A | 948.75 |
| Category B | 948.75 |
| Category C | 948.75 |
| Category D | 948.75 |
| Category E | 948.75 |
| Category BWA, BWB, BWC | 4,743.75 |
| Intended aerodrome site | |
| Category A | 1,897.50 |
| Category B | 1,897.50 |
| Category C | 1,897.50 |
| Category D | 1,897.50 |
| Category E | 1,897.50 |
| Category BWA, BWB, BWC | 9,487.50 |
| Variation/Replacement | |
| Category A | 2,530.00 |
| Category B | 1,265.00 |
| Category C | 948.75 |
| Category D | 632.50 |
| Category E | 948.75 |
| BWA | 24,035.00 |
| BWB | 18,975.00 |
| BWC | 15,180.00 |
Fees in respect of aerodromes for Issue or renewal of a license or certificate (in Pula)
| License category | Aerodrome description | License/ certification application fees | License/ certification renewal fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Aerodromes intended for handling aircraft operations involving the public transport of passengers, mail or cargo utilizing aircraft not exceeding maximum weight authorized of 21000kg | 11,000.00 | 5,060.00 |
| B | Aerodromes intended for handling aircraft operations involving the public transport of passengers, mail or cargo utilizing aircraft not exceeding maximum weight authorized of 5700 kg | 4,400.00 | 2,530.00 |
| C | Aerodromes intended for handling aircraft operations involving the public transport of passengers, mail or cargo utilizing aircraft not exceeding maximum weight authorized of 3500kg | 2,200.00 | 1,897.50 |
| D | Aerodromes intended for private use utilizing aircraft not exceeding maximum weight authorized of 5700kg | 1,650.00 | 1,265.00 |
| E | Public and Private aerodromes which are available for use by helicopters | 1,100.00 | 948.75 |
| BWA | Available for use by aircraft of maximum certificated take off mass of 80 000 kilograms or more | 27,830.00 | 24,035.00 |
| BWB | Available for use by aircraft of maximum certificated take off mass of 80 000 kilograms | 22,770.00 | 18,975.00 |
| BWC | Available for use by aircraft of maximum certificated take off mass not exceeding 40 000 kilograms | 18,975.00 | 15,180.00 |
Any costs involved in providing transport for the purpose of inspecting an aerodrome, in connection with its certification and licensing, shall be borne by the holder of the certificate or license of that aerodrome
Fees in respect of Obstacle Clearances and Document approvals (in Pula)
| Obstacle Clearance | 948.75 per Structure |
|---|---|
| Initial evaluation of each manual/document | 440.00 |
| Re-evaluation of each manual/document | 110.00 |
| Each manual or document to be approved/accepted by CAAB | 220.00 |
Aviation Security Regulatory Fees/Charges
| License category | |
|---|---|
| Licensing/Certification, Programme Approval | |
| Security Programmes (Aerodrome Security, Aircraft Operator, Catering Operator, Regulator Agent, Security Training Programmes) Regulations 80 - 85 | 2,200.00 |
| Late Renewal of Security Programme Regulation 87 (4) | 1,650.00 |
| Exemption Fees | 5,500.00 |
| Security Screener Certification application fee | 550.00 |
| Security Instructor Certification | 1,100.00 |
| Amendment of Security Programme per page | 5.50 |
| License Renewal | |
| Exemption Fees | |
| Security Programme Renewal | 2,200.00 |
| Aviation Security Training Organization site inspection and Approval | |
|---|---|
| (a) Application for approval of aviation security Organization | 2,750.00 |
| (b) Amendment of approval of aviation security Organization | 550.00 |
| (c) Renewal of aviation security Organization approval | 1,650.00 |
| (d) Issuance of aviation security training organization temporary approval to conduct aviation security training | 1,100.00 |
