Flying in Indonesia: a pilot's guide
the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA Indonesia) regulates flight in Indonesia; pilots earn a private and then commercial/instrument ratings with the required aviation medical, in an ICAO class-based airspace system.
The national authority
Civil aviation in Indonesia is regulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA Indonesia). This guide summarises the framework; always confirm the current detail with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA Indonesia).
Getting a licence (PPL and beyond)
Indonesia issues private and commercial pilot licences, with commercial and instrument ratings beyond. Training is conducted at approved organisations, with theoretical examinations and a practical flight test.
Medical requirements
A Class 1 or Class 2 aviation medical certificate is required depending on the licence, issued through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA Indonesia)-approved aviation medical examiners.
Notable rules & airspace
Indonesia spans a vast archipelago with an ICAO class-based airspace system, busy hubs and many remote fields with limited services. The detail differs from the US system, so review the local procedures before flying.
Where to find the official rules
Consult the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA Indonesia) for the current licensing, medical and operating requirements. This guide summarises and links to those sources rather than reproducing the regulations.