Civil Aviation

Welcome to the webpage of the Director General of the Gibraltar Civil Aviation Aiuthjority (GCAA) in Gibraltar. This is where you will find information about the establishment of the GCAA, the functions and the rules by which civil aviation in Gibraltar is regulated.

Purpose and functions of the Gibraltar Civil Aviation Authority

The Office of the Director General was established by the Civil Aviation Authority Act 2024. The purpose of this act is identified as: An act to make provision generally for the regulation of civil aviation (save for aviation security) in Gibraltar; to provide for the management and control of the commercial and civil use of the airport and of the air terminal and aircraft using its facilities; and for connected purposes.

The Director General reports to the Minister with responsibility for Civil Aviation and reports to the board of the authority for the discharge of his duties and functions under the act. He is responsible for ensuring that all civil aviation within Gibraltar airspace and at Gibraltar Airport operates safely and in compliance with:

• The Chicago Convention
• Other international agreements and obligations in respect to civil aviation, which apply to Gibraltar

And to issue:

• Approval to the Gibraltar air traffic control service provider
• Recognition of licences to the Gibraltar Air Traffic Controllers
• Foreign aircraft operator permits
• UAV Permits
• Validations of permits to fly
• Dangerous goods approvals to aircraft operators wishing to carry dangerous goods in or out of Gibraltar by air

This is not an exhaustive list and permits for other aviation activities or activities which might affect aviation safety may be required under the Civil Aviation Regulations.

The following directions are given to the Director General by the Minister with responsibility for Civil Aviation by the powers conferred by Section 15 of the Civil Aviation Authority Act 2024.

For further information please contact:

Mr Chris Purkiss
Director General
Suite 975, Europort
Gibraltar

Telephone: 00350 200 40481 ext 201
Email: info@gcaa.gi

Mr Trevor Hammond
Deputy Director General
Suite 975, Europort
Gibraltar

Telephone: 00350 200 40481 ext 202
Email: info@gcaa.gi

Deputy Chief Minister
The Hon Joseph Garcia MP,
No. 6 Convent Place

Email: dcm@gibraltar.gov.gi
Tel: +350 200 59267
Centrex: 3261