Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

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Our Vision
To be a prime catalyst for the growth of the National Economy

Our Mission
To facilitate through strategic planning and effective regulation, the operation of a safe, secure and efficient national civil aviation industry that conforms to International Standards and Recommended Practices.

Overview
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (the “CAA”) was established under the Civil Aviation Authority Act No.34 of 2002 on 27th December 2002 and is deemed a Public Enterprise for the purpose of audit of accounts under Article 154 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialistic Republic of Sri Lanka.

It’s primary function is to undertake activities that promote civil aviation safety and security in keeping with International Standards and Recommended Practices adopted by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and to steer the aviation sector in Sri Lanka as a prime contributor to the growth of national economy, enhancing quality of life of it’s citizens.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka consists of eight (08) members. Five (05) of them are appointed by the Minister in charge of the subject of Civil Aviation. The Secretary, Ministry of Defence, a representative of the Minister in charge of the subject of Finance and the Director-General of Civil Aviation are the three (03) members serving the CAA as ex-officios. The term of office of the appointed members is three (03) years.

The Authority is subjected to the direction and control of the Minister in charge of the subject of civil aviation who at present is the Minister of Ports and Aviation, and it reports directly to him.