Most medical problems aren't medical.
They come from avoidable preparation mistakes — wrong document type at booking, a heavy meal the night before, hair gel on the day. Follow this and the medical is straightforward.
Register on the official CAAC app
Do this before you book anything. Incorrect registration details may delay or invalidate your medical.
Download 民航监管 for iOS
This is the CAAC regulatory app used for aviation medical registration and records. The medical app is separate from the 云执照 electronic flight crew licence app.
Download on the App Store ↗
Scan with your phoneDownload 民航监管
The official CAAC regulatory app used for pilot medical records. App Store ↗
Register your account
Use your own details exactly as they appear on your official documents.
Verify carefully
Even small discrepancies cause problems later. Ask HKPAPA staff to check before you finalise.
Check prerequisites
You need a mainland China mobile number and a valid Home Return Permit (回鄉證).
- A mainland China mobile phone number is required — a Hong Kong number will not work.
- Your Home Return Permit (回鄉證) must be valid, not expired.
- We strongly recommend having HKPAPA staff verify your details before you submit. Taking a few minutes now saves significant trouble later.
Book your appointment
Booking is made directly through the designated hospital's official website.
Examination centre
广东省第二人民医院民航院区（航空体检）
广东省广州市白云区航云北街 83 号 9 号楼 4 楼
Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital — Civil Aviation Campus
Block 9, 4/F, No. 83 Hangyun North Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Opening hours
Getting there
approx. 10 minutes by car to the hospital
Alternative — Guangzhou East Station (广州东站)
approx. 30 minutes by car
Bring with you
Use AMap for directions to the Civil Aviation Medical Examination Centre. Appointment arrangements should be confirmed through the hospital’s current official channels.
The three days that decide your result
The aviation medical is straightforward if you prepare properly. Most issues arise not from health, but from avoidable mistakes.
3 days before
- Eat light, regular mealsAvoid overeating or unusually heavy food.
- No alcoholEven small amounts can affect test results.
- Don't attend if unwellAvoid taking any medication unless medically necessary.
The day before
- No strenuous exerciseAvoid heavy training entirely.
- Do not eat after 8:00 pm
- Drink water in moderationStay hydrated, but not so much that it disturbs your sleep.
- Wash your hair before sleepingNo conditioner, hair gel or styling products.
On the day
- Attend on an empty stomachDo not eat breakfast — some tests require fasting.
- Do not drink water or take medicationArrive with an empty bladder unless the centre instructs otherwise.
- Arrive earlyExaminations run 07:30–11:00 only.
- Clean your ear canalsThis helps avoid delays during the ear, nose and throat examination.
- Bring your Home Return PermitThe document you booked with.
- Bring relevant medical recordsInclude hospital records for major surgery or significant trauma.
- If you wear glassesBring your glasses and your optometry prescription or lens rating.
- Dress appropriatelyDo not wear a jumpsuit or long boots.
Payment, examination flow and results
Keep these practical details with you on the day. Centre requirements and fees can change, so confirm the latest information when booking.
Payment and CAAC prerequisite
- Payment: WeChat Pay only.
- Guide fee: RMB 1,176.48 (approximately HKD 1,325); verify the current amount with the centre.
- An “Intend” submission must be completed in the CAAC system before the medical examination. Ask the medical centre staff for help on site if you are unsure.
Examination flow by floor
- 4/F — start here: blood sample, ultrasound, ECG and urine sample.
- 3/F: X-ray examination.
- 5/F: distance vision and colour-vision checks, ear/nose/throat and smell test, blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
Duration and language
- Allow approximately 1 hour 30 minutes for the examination.
- English proficiency may be limited; translation tools can be used.
- Cantonese-speaking staff are available.
Results
- Results are usually available within 3 days.
- If an issue is identified, the medical centre may contact you the following day.
- Follow the centre's current instructions if they differ from this guide.
Preparation is not about guaranteeing a pass. It is about avoiding preventable registration, documentation and examination-day complications.
Holding a driving licence can exempt you
If you hold a valid driving licence, you may be exempt from the Class II medical requirement for a Sport Pilot Licence. Converting a Hong Kong licence to a mainland one is often faster than sitting the medical.
Not sure which document to enter?
Ask before you submit. A rejected booking costs weeks.
