Flight Operations to Singapore

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