European Airports Guide - Croatia

Basic information for VFR flights to Croatia:

Entry:

Since 2023, Croatia is a part of the Schengen area and therefore it is possible to fly to any of its airports from any Schengen airport without passport or customs control.

The entry of aircraft below 5700 kg which meet the minimum avionics requirement and are in pocession of the required documentantnion (see VFR Manual on www.crocontrol.hr , section Aeronautical Information Management/VFR manual) does not require any other authorization. However, such a flight must not be performed for financial gain.

Microlight aircraft:

Croatia does not require any special permission for microlight aircraft.

Flight plan:

Other than international flights, flights carried out within controlled airspace and defined VFR corridors, VFR flight plan is not obligatory. In reality, however, a FPL is often requested by the ATC controllers and the Croatian VFR manul strongly recommends to submit a FPL before any VFR flight. VFR FPL should be submitted at least 60 minutes before the flight concerned.

VFR routes:

It is recommended to use the pre-defined VFR routes as much as possible. Such routes are established especially in the coastal areas and from the main entry points into Croatia to the sea coast. These routes are shown in most Navigation application or in the printed charts.

- Are not mandatory but they are expected;

- Will make your flíght planning simpler;

- Lead over various points of interest and help you avoid restricted and controlled airspace;

- Reduce need for communication and simplify SAR Operations;

- Do not guarantee seamless transit through controlled airspace but in reality there is usually no need to ask for transit permissions as the ATC controllers will just confirm this as you fly;

- Usually offer flight altitude at 1500/2000 feet AGL;

- Can be easily entered into the VFR FPL – entry point, route name; exit point;

Meteo information:

Meteo information for Croatia can be found on www.prognoza.hr

Other sources of information:

Civil Aviation Authority - www.ccaa.hr
Selfbriefing - https://ib.crocontrol.hr
Air Traffic Control (Crocontrol) - www.crocontrol.hr
Restricted/military airspace activation - www.amc-en.crocontrol.hr
Aeroclub of Croatia - www.caf.hr

Updated information can also be found the Flying Revue web page (www.flying-revue.com) in the section Flight Planning – Croatia.

Croatian Airports - overview & details:

Bjelovar Brezovac LDZJ
Brač LDSB