Member's Home Forums General Discussion Mexico Mexico Aeronautical & Regulatory Any one been to Xcalac (XCA)?

Hi Kipp. No, this is for the remote non-towered airstrips. Sometimes airstrip owners let their permits lapse or begin the renewal process late and their permit expires before the new one is issued. When this occurs, some DGAC offices will issue NOTAM's closing the airport. Also, the DGAC now has a national network where they can check the status of airport permits around the country. If they see that you are filing a flight plan to an airstrip that does not have a permit they can deny approval of your flight plan.

It is inadvisable to knowingly fly to an aistrip that has been closed. Aside from the legal aspect of the DGAC and the military, there is also a practical aspect with your insurance company who may not want to accept a claim if you had an accident at the airport.

Xcalac is an airstrip that has been going on 6 month permits for some time (rather than the normal 5 year permit) so it is advisable that you check with the DGAC in Chetumal to make sure that it has not expired.