NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION (AERODROME REGULATIONS)

Regulations that set standards for the certification, operation, and maintenance of aerodromes in Nigeria. They target airport operators and aviation authorities. This ensures compliance with safety standards to protect aircraft and passengers.

What Is This Policy?

Regulations that prescribe the standards for the certification, operation, and maintenance of aerodromes (airports and airstrips) used by civil aviation in Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Airport operators and aerodrome authorities FAAN (Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria) Private aerodrome and airstrip operators NCAA aerodrome inspection personnel

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure that Nigerian aerodromes meet ICAO Annex 14 physical, operational, and safety standards, thereby protecting aircraft and passengers using those facilities.

Key Features

Aerodrome Certification: Requires all aerodromes used for public transport operations to hold a valid NCAA aerodrome certificate. Physical Standards: Prescribes runway, taxiway, apron, obstacle limitation, and lighting standards. Emergency Services: Mandates Rescue and Fire Fighting (RFF) services appropriate to the category of aircraft using the aerodrome. Wildlife Hazard Management: Requires aerodromes to implement wildlife hazard management programmes to reduce bird strike risk.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active - NCAA conducts aerodrome certification audits Coverage: All civil aerodromes in Nigeria Beneficiaries: Aviation passengers, crew, and operators Funding: Aerodrome operator resources; FAAN for federal airports

How to Access

Apply for aerodrome certification from NCAA Demonstrate compliance with all physical and operational standards Undergo periodic NCAA safety audits Application method: Apply to NCAA Aerodrome Standards Department.

Important Terms

Operating a non-certified aerodrome for scheduled operations is an offence Certification must be renewed periodically Significant changes to aerodrome layout require NCAA approval

Official Resources

Website: https://www.ncaa.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) / FAAN

Legal Framework

Issued under the Civil Aviation Act 2006, which empowers the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to issue regulations, notices, and orders for the regulation of civil aviation in Nigeria. Implements standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention 1944) as ratified by Nigeria.