Gibraltar Civil Aviation Authority

The Gibraltar Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is the civil aviation regulator for Gibraltar. It makes sure that civil flying in Gibraltar airspace and at Gibraltar International Airport is safe and follows the rules.

How it was set up

The Office of the Director General was set up by the Civil Aviation Authority Act 2024. The act covers the regulation of civil aviation in Gibraltar, except aviation security. It also covers the management of the commercial and civil use of the airport, the air terminal and the aircraft that use them.

The Director General reports to the Minister with responsibility for Civil Aviation and to the board of the authority. The Minister can give directions to the Director General under Section 15 of the act.

What the GCAA does

The GCAA checks that flying in Gibraltar follows the Chicago Convention and the other international aviation agreements that apply to Gibraltar. It issues:

• Approval of the Gibraltar air traffic control service provider
• Recognition of licences for Gibraltar air traffic controllers
• Foreign aircraft operator permits
• UAV (drone) permits
• Validations of permits to fly
• Dangerous goods approvals for operators carrying dangerous goods by air in or out of Gibraltar

Other permits may be needed for other flying, or for activities that could affect flight safety, under the Civil Aviation Regulations.

Information on its pages

• Aviation laws that apply in Gibraltar
• Directions and approvals
• Policies and procedures
• Regulated cargo agents
• Town planning guidance near the airport
• Rules for small drones and for lasers
• Requirements for third country commercial flights to Gibraltar International Airport
• The Gibraltar Aeronautical Information Publication

Aircraft registration

Aircraft registration is handled by the Gibraltar Aircraft Registry, not by the GCAA directly.

Who it is for

Airlines, air traffic services, drone pilots, foreign operators, cargo agents and anyone planning flights or building work near Gibraltar airport.

Contact

Suite 975, Europort, Gibraltar
Email: info@gcaa.gi