Flight Operations to Singapore: Planning a flight operation to Changi or Seletar in Singapore? Here’s the operational info you need for Singapore’s Changi and Seletar Airports.
Changi Airport
IATA Code: SIN
ICAO Code: WSSS
Latitude/ Longitude: 1.16°N / 103.59.21.57°E
Elevation: 22’
Magnetic variation: 0.26E
Runway: 4,000 m
Fuel types: Jet A-1
Operational Information
All operators of non-scheduled, commercial, and non-commercial flights must obtain slots from the Changi Slot Coordinator prior to operations
No landing permits required for private jets, though notification is recommended
Landing permits are needed for non-scheduled commercial charters
The maximum parking time is 48 hours
The airport is well serviced with rail, car rental, taxi, and limousine hire
Seletar Airport
IATA Code: XSP
ICAO: WSSL
Latitude/ Longitude: 125.0°N / 10352.1°E
Elevation: 46’
Magnetic variation: 0.26E
Runway: 1,836 m
Fuel types: Jet A-1
Operational Information
No slots are required
No landing permits required for private jets, though notification is recommended
Landing permits are needed for non-scheduled commercial charters
Ground transport is available in the form of public buses, taxis, and car rental
Immigration
Certain nationalities require a visa to enter Singapore -this applies to both passengers and crew. Visit https://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=96 to view the full list of countries.
Visas can be applied for online and an e-visa issued
Visas on arrival are not available for passengers or crew
Customs
Visitors are entitled to a duty-free allowance for alcohol if the following conditions are met:
They are over 18 years of age
They have spent over 48 hours outside Singapore immediately before their arrival
They have not come from Malaysia
The alcohol is for their own consumption
The alcohol is not prohibited under section 38 of the Customs Act
Visitors can choose one of the following options:
1 liter of spirits, 1 liter or wine, and 1 liter of beer
2 liters of wine and 1 liter of beer
1 liter of wine and 2 liters of beer
The following are prohibited in Singapore:
Chewing gum
Chewing and shisha tobacco
Electronic cigarettes
Controlled drugs
Firecrackers
Obscene articles, publications, and software
Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, discs
Seditious materials
For support with your Flight Operations to Singapore, contact UAS’ China Regional Office on china@uas.aero
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