There is only one ground handler in the country. They handle both the helicopters and private jets.
The ground handler will first need to obtain approval for the helicopter to fly in Belizean airspace prior to vessel’s arrival with helicopter. Ideally the ground handler would like to have three working days for this.
In order to present the helicopter’s application with the relevant local authorities the ground handler will require the following to be emailed or faxed to him.
- Worldwide Insurance Certificate
- Air Worthiness Certificate
- Registration Certificate
- Copy of Pilot’s License
- Copy of Pilot’s Medical Certificate
- Copy of Pilot’s Passport main pages
Ground Handler Contact Details:
Aero Dispatch
Rudy Coye
E: aerodispa@btl.net
C: (501) 610-1053
The ground handler will inform you once he has obtained permission and finalized the arrangements. You will find the ground handler to be very efficient.
Once the yacht has arrived into Belizean waters the protocol for inbound clearance is as follows:- —
- Take the helicopter to the Belize International Airport to have it cleared in.
- Aero Dispatch has their office at the Belize International Airport. Go to Aero Dispatch’s office and check in with him and he or one of his boys will take you through the process.
- Pilot needs to take with him all his documentation
- Pilot will be given a briefing by the Civil Aviation.
- Discuss with Rudy about plans, payment, etc.
Once the helicopter is ready to leave the country the protocol for outbound clearance is as follows:-
- Helicopter will need to be flown back to the Belize International Airport.
- Clearing out the helicopter out of the country.
- Payment to the ground handler.