For pilots, cabin crew and air traffic controllers

Guidance and information for pilots, cabin crew, and air traffic controllers regarding medical certification, its validity, application procedures, application forms, and details about the processes involved in cases of illness.
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Application for Medical Certification

On this page, you can find information on how to obtain medical clearance for aviation purposes.

Applicants for a Medical Certificate (medical clearance) must complete an Application for Medical Certificate for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, or LAPL, as applicable. This requirement also applies to applicants for a Medical Report for Cabin Crew.

  • A Medical Certificate Class 1 is issued for Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL), or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). The initial examination must be conducted at an approved Aeromedical Center (AeMC). Subsequent renewals and extensions can be performed either at an approved Aeromedical Center (AeMC) or by an approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
  • A Medical Certificate Class 2 is issued for Private Pilot License (PPL), Glider Pilot License (SPL), or Balloon Pilot License (BPL). This also applies to SPL and BPL certificates involved in commercial glider or balloon operations. The initial examination, as well as renewals and extensions, can be conducted either at an approved Aeromedical Center (AeMC) or by an approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
  • ​A Medical Certificate Class 3 is issued for Air Traffic Controllers and Air Traffic Controller Trainees. The initial examination must be conducted at an approved Aeromedical Center (AeMC). Subsequent renewals and extensions can be performed either at an approved Aeromedical Center (AeMC) or by an approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
  • ​A LAPL Medical Certificate is issued for pilots operating light aircraft. The initial examination, as well as renewals and extensions, can be conducted either at an approved Aeromedical Center (AeMC) or by an approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
  • A Medical Report for Cabin Crew (CC) is issued for cabin personnel. The initial examination, as well as renewals and extensions, can be performed either at an approved Aeromedical Center (AeMC) or by an approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

Extension/Renewal of Medical Certification

To maintain the validity of the medical certificate, certificate holders must undergo routine medical examinations as required depending on the class of certificate and the duration of the medical clearance.

Certificate holders are required to undergo routine medical examinations periodically, depending on the class of certificate and the duration of the medical clearance.

​Upon completion of the routine medical examination, the Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) or the Aeromedical Center (AeMC) determines whether the certificate holder's health remains suitable for flying (fit) or if any medical conditions have arisen that warrant an assessment as unfit.

In cases where the Aviation Medical Examiner or the Aeromedical Center renders a decision of 'unfit,' the certificate holder has the option to appeal the decision to the Danish Transport Authority. In certain instances, the matter may need to be referred to the Danish Transport Authority, which will make a final determination. This is typically the case when a Class 1 medical clearance holder develops specific health issues, such as cancer or heart problems.

​However, if a Class 2 medical clearance holder encounters similar specific health problems, it will generally be the responsibility of the Aviation Medical Examiner or the Aeromedical Center to make a determination, with guidance from the Danish Transport Authority.

​If it is deemed necessary to conduct additional examinations to assess an applicant's medical fitness, the Aviation Medical Examiner, the Aeromedical Center, or the Danish Transport Authority may request such examinations.

​In cases where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements for medical fitness for the relevant medical clearance class, the Aviation Medical Examiner, the Aeromedical Center, or the Danish Transport Authority may impose the necessary restrictions on the medical clearance.

​If the medical issues that an applicant may have are deemed to jeopardize the safe exercise of the privileges associated with the relevant certificate, the application may be denied, and a medical clearance will not be issued thereafter.

The Validity of Medical Certificate

Here you find detailed information regarding the validity of the medical certificate for different classes

​The validity period of a medical certificate shall be calculated from the date of the initial issuance and renewal of the aeromedical examination. In the case of renewal, the validity period shall be calculated from the expiration date of the previous medical certificate if the examination is conducted within 45 days prior to expiration. Otherwise, validity is calculated from the date of the examination.

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Class 1 medical certificates are valid for 12 months. This validity period is reduced to 6 months when the holder:

  • Is aged 60 or older.

  • Engages in commercial passenger transport in air transport operations with one pilot and is aged 40 or older.

Class 2 medical certificates (defined in Denmark as Private Pilot License (PPL), Glider Pilots (SPL), Balloon Pilots (BPL), and AFIS Operators) are valid for:

  • 60 months until the holder turns 40. If the medical certificate is issued before the age of 40, it must cease to be valid when the holder turns 42.

  • 24 months for holders between 40 and 50 years old. A medical certificate issued before the age of 50 must cease to be valid when the holder turns 51.

  • 12 months for holders over the age of 50.

Class 3 medical certificates (Air Traffic Controllers/Air Traffic Controller Trainees) are valid for:

  • 24 months.

  • 12 months for holders aged 40 or older. A medical certificate issued before the age of 40 must cease to be valid when the holder turns 41.

LAPL medical certificates (Light Aircraft Pilots) are valid for:

  • 60 months until the holder turns 40. If the medical certificate is issued before the age of 40, it must cease to be valid when the holder turns 42.

  • 24 months for holders over the age of 40.

CC medical certificates (Cabin Crew) must remain valid for a maximum period of 60 months.

Overview of Medical Certificate validity period

Who can carry out an aeromedical health examination

For the initial issuance, extension, or renewal of one's medical clearance, individuals have the option to select an authorized aviation medical examiner to conduct the aeromedical examination. However, the aviation medical examiner must be approved to perform examinations for the specific class in question. The initial examination for the issuance of a Class 1 medical clearance is conducted at an aeromedical center.

The medical examination may be conducted by aviation medical examiners authorized by the Danish Transport Authority or by foreign aviation medical examiners authorized by another EASA member state.

Find an AME

Application for Transfer of Medical Certificate

Here you can find information regarding the application process for transferring your medical clearance to the Danish authorities.

When you need to apply for the transfer of your medical clearance (Medical Certificate, MC) to Denmark, you must complete the form titled 'Application for the transfer of medical records.' The form should be submitted to the Danish Transport Authority.

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Trafikstyrelsen

Carsten Nieburhs Gade 43

1577 Copenhagen V

Phone: +45 72218800

Email: info@trafikstyrelsen.dk

Last updated 03-11-2023