Do pilots need permission to land?

Pilots are never given “permission” to land. Rather, as part of their previously issued flight plan pilots are issued a “Clearance” to land by the field Control Tower.



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Who gives the pilot permission to land or takeoff from the airport? Air Traffic Controller - This person works in the control tower and talks to pilots by radio. An Air Traffic Controller tells the pilots when and where they can land their planes at the airport.

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Private planes do have to pay fees to land at airports, similar to commercial airlines. These fees are often called landing fees or airport fees. They vary depending on a variety of factors such as the weight and type of aircraft, length of stay, and services needed.

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Private pilots can technically land at any commercial airport, subject to the approval of air traffic controllers. However, major airports such as Heathrow, JFK, and LAX are often busy with commercial airline traffic, making it less likely for private pilots to attempt landing their smaller aircraft there.

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This guide will look at some of the most challenging airports in the world to land at.
  1. 1 Lukla Airport (Nepal) ...
  2. 2 Paro Airport (Bhutan) ...
  3. 3 Courchevel Airport (France) ...
  4. 4 Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (Portugal) ...
  5. 5 Saba Airport (Dutch Caribbean) ...
  6. 6 Narsarsuaq Airport (Greenland)


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Pilots do NOT land their airplane when they cannot see the runway! However, Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a set of radio signals that will allow a pilot to line up on a runway that he cannot see. It will direct the aircraft to the end of the runway.

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This benefit varies from airline to airline. Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group. Some airlines provide “buddy passes” to pilots to share with friends and families.

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Modern jets' autopilot systems can land planes with no pilot input, but only if you know how they work. It's not like there's a button that says “land plane.”

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The airline handles and pays for accommodations for crewmembers when they are on a trip. Many pilots do not live where they are based and choose to commute. Generally, if pilots need to travel and stay away from home when they are not on a trip, they are responsible for their own accommodations.

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A: Some airports have blocked a runway to prevent a landing with airport vehicles. Usually this has been during a hijacking. So yes, an airport can deny a landing request; however, it is very rare.

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Air Traffic Controller - This person works in the control tower and talks to pilots by radio. An Air Traffic Controller tells the pilots when and where they can land their planes at the airport.

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All takeoffs and most landing are done manually. In reduced visibility conditions, many airliners utilize auto land where the autopilot(s) perform the landing under the close monitoring of the pilots.

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Pilots only get to fly for free within their own airline or sister airlines. When flying on other airlines they will have to pay a small fee and it will almost always be a standby ticket where they can only fly if there is a free seat. If the flight is full they have to wait for the next flight.

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Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group. Some airlines provide “buddy passes” to pilots to share with friends and families.

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It's worth mentioning that the taxiways are marked by signs as well. Almost always pilots use a chart, ie a map which shows the airport from the air. Runways are numbered according to their magnetic bearing (runway 22 is roughly aligned to 220 degrees magnetic for example) while taxiways are lettered.

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Low Visibility Caused by Heavy Rain However, to land the aircraft manually, the pilots require a horizontal visibility of 550m. If the rain is extremely heavy, visibility may reduce to below this level. This then requires the pilots to carry out an 'auto-land' where the aircraft touches down with the autopilot engaged.

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In conclusion, while there have been rare instances where non-pilots have successfully landed planes in emergency situations, it's not something that should be attempted without proper training and preparation. The risks are significant, and the chances of success are slim.

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