Aerodromes & Navigtion Services FAQs

Formation
The Aerodromes & Navigation Services (A&NS) Section came under the purview of the Aeronautical Services Division of the Civil Aviation Authority subsequent to the formation of CAA on 27th December 2002. It replaced the Air Traffic Services Division in the former Department of Civil Aviation and encompassed the functions regulating Aerodromes.

Location
The A&NS Section is located on the seaside of 6th floor of the Supreme Building No. 64, Galle Road, Colombo 03.

Responsibilities
The A&NS Section is responsible for assisting the Director General of Civil Aviation to carry out all safety related regulatory functions in respect of Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 10, Annex 11, Annex 12, Annex 14 and Annex 15 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

In addition the Section is responsible for implementation of National Air Navigation Regulations and Requirements, which are in force in order to regulate and facilitate the civil aviation industry of the country.

Services
The A&NS Section offers the following services.

AFTN address of DGCA is VCCCYAYX and is located and handled by this section. Public could reach the CAA for any aeronautical information at this addressee.

Dissemination of Aviation Safety Notices (ASNs)

The ASNs set out the Requirements for the implementation of Air Navigation Regulations. ASNs are issued based on subject matter. E.g. Flight Operations (OPS), Airworthiness (AW), Personnel Licensing (PEL) etc. These are available for reference at the technical library of the CAA. Copies are available at reproduction cost.

Click Here to Download current ASN Checklist (ASN_Checklist.zip)

Issuance of landing and overflying approvals for non-scheduled flights

Requests for landing /parking of nonschedule flights and overflying flghts are processed by the A&NS Section. The preferred channels of communication for such approvals are AFTN or Fax. More information on this is available below.

Useful Information on Issuance of Landing/Parking and Over-flying Approvals

Approvals for high-rise constructions

The A&NS Section processes applications for high-rise towers, antennae and building constructions based on prevailing Zoning Regulations.

Certification of Aerodromes

The Section handles granting of licences to certified, authorized and registered land and water aerodromes within the country.

Certification of Navigation Services Providers

Certification of the providers of Air Traffic Service, Aeronautical Information Service , Radio Navigational Aids and Aeronautical Communication Service is the responsibility of the Section.

The general incoming and outgoing faxes of the CAA

The Section is the central point of the CAA for receiving & transmitting faxes,on behalf of all sections of CAA.

A & NS in the Broader Perspective
In carrying out the tasks related to the responsibilities, the A&NS Section embarks on the following broad based activities.

	Ensures effective implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) to the greatest extend possible in respect of ICAO Annexes 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15
	Carries out Safety Oversight & Enforcement Programmes in the Aerodromes & Provision of Navigation Services
	Responds to identified safety shortcomings and deficiencies in the aerodromes & air navigation field
	Carries out necessary Seminars, workshops and meetings in respect of safety oversight activities
	Maintains the currency of local Regulations, Rules and Requirements published by DGCA in line with the SARPS contained in the Annexes 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15 to the Chicago Convention and develops new requirements to meet local conditions.
	Reviews the general structure of existing ICAO Annexes and develops new set of Regulations, Implementing Standards and associated requirements in order to give effect to latest SARPS and local requirements in the above Annexes
	Takes part in the improvement of overall efficiency of regional air navigation planning and implementation mechanisms
	Takes part in furthering integration of the planning and implementation process for CNS/ATM into the regional air navigation planning mechanism.
	Takes part in furthering development of sub-regional planning methodology
	To monitor the development of national plans for the implementation of CNS/ATM, and provide assistance to Aeronautical Services Providers for implementation of such plans.
	To provide statistics, forecast and economic parameters for national planning and for implementation of CNS/ATM
	Ensures operational safety of airports and air navigation facilities and services
	Ensures Environmental Protection in all activities and programmes
	Takes measures for the reduction of Airport and Airspace congestion
	Development of Land Use Planning near airports
	To advise the Government through the DGCA on aviation related matters and supply of required reports, information and data
	Participation in the technical Co-operation Programmes such as COSCAP-SA and Eu-South Asia etc
	Participation in the TRAINAIR Programme
	Development and implementation of Civil Aviation Training Programmes to meet national civil aviation requirements
	To train staff, ensure career development and implementing staff welfare programmes
	Introduction of benefits in the IT for the CAA office automation and improved communications within the CAA
	To implement systematic programme planning processes
	To ensure results-based budgeting to enhance cost accountability
	To optimize the avenues of revenue to the CAA and thrift
	Opening of domestic airports for civil flights, establishment of water aerodromes and resumption of helicopter operations

Structure of the A&NS Section

The following officers shoulder the duties and the responsibilities of the Section.