Flying in Singapore: a pilot's guide
the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) regulates flight in Singapore; 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 Singapore is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). This guide summarises the framework; always confirm the current detail with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).
Getting a licence (PPL and beyond)
Singapore 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 Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)-approved aviation medical examiners.
Notable rules & airspace
Singapore is largely controlled airspace within a small, busy FIR, with strict clearance, security and radio requirements. The detail differs from the US system, so review the local procedures before flying.
Where to find the official rules
Consult the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) for the current licensing, medical and operating requirements. This guide summarises and links to those sources rather than reproducing the regulations.
Singapore aviation by the numbers
11 airfields on record (2 with scheduled service), 8 navaids.
- Medium airport5
- Small airport3
- Closed1
- Heliport1
- Large airport1
- Singapore Changi Airport13,123 ft
- Paya Lebar Air Base12,401 ft
- Tengah Air Base8,999 ft
- Pulau Sudong Military Airstrip7,999 ft
- Sembawang Air Base6,255 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).