1. Notification of adoption of Standards and Recommended Practices by the council of Internation Civil Aviation Organisation
The ICAO Councl,during its 231st session,adopted amendments to 15 of the 19 Annexes to the Chicago Convention.
Effective Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
2. Publication of NCAA/CAO/2024/001 on the implementation of Advance Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record (API/PNR in Nigeria
I have the honour to inform all avaition stakeholders and the general public that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) has concluded the rulemaking process on the promulgation of an order.....
Effective Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
3. Implementation of ICAO requirements for reporting Aerodrome pavement strength using aircraft classification rating -Pavement classification rating (ACR - PCR) Method
Following the adoption of Amendment 15 to Annex 14 volume 1 on new ICAO provisions for reporting the strength of......
Effective Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
4. Publication of certified Heliports on NCAA Website
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) wishes to draw the attention of all helicopter pilot license holders,helicopter operators and heliport operators to Part 12.1.1.7 (a) of the The Nigeria C…
Effective Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
5. Warning to all Operators against Flying into Restricted and Prohibited Areas
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority in receipt of a letter from the office of the National Security Adviser reporting a sighting of an unknown aircraft flying over the presidential Villa (DNP4).
Effective Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
6. Certification of an Air Operator
This Advisory Circular (AC) describes the process of applying for and obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to conduct commercial air transport operations under the Civil Aviation Regulations.
Effective Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
7. Dangerous Goods Authorisation
This Advisory Circular (AC) provides specific guidance to organizations (local and foreign) for preparation and completion of the NCAA authorisation process for the transport of dangerous goods by air…
Effective Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
8. Timeline for submission of Economic Assessment forms and documents
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority wishes to refer to Part 18.13.1.1 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs),2023 which states that....
Effective Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
9. Approved revised safety threshold ground handling charges
The Authority wishes to follow up on our letter of the 6th of Setember,2021 Ref No:NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/316 to all concerned.
Effective Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
10. Aviation Infrastructure Gap Analysis For Africa
Preamble:
The Africa Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has written to inform the NCAA that in preparation for the planned Aviation Infrastructure Gap Analysis for the Africa Continent as part of the…
Effective Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
11. Proposals for the amendment of Annex 19 and consequential amendments to Annexes 1:6 Parts I and III; and 13
I have the honour to inform you that the Air Navigation Commission (ANC), at the third meeting of its 222nd Session held on 9 February 2023, considered proposals developed by the fifth meeting of the…
Effective Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
12. Proposed amendments to Annexes 2, 3, 4, 6, Parts I, II and III, 10 Volume I, 11, 15, PANS-ATM, PANS-AIM and PANS-OPS, Volume III related to general aviation helicopters, on-board technology for runway safety, ramp inspections and end of flight location arising from the eighth and ninth meetings of the Flight Operations Panel (FLTOPSP/8 and 9)
I have the honour to inform you that the Air Navigation Commission (ANC), at the sixth meeting of its 223rd Session held on 13 June 2023, considered a preliminary review of proposed amendments to Anne…
Effective Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
13. Forwarding of ICAO State Letter Ref: AN 8/3-28/18 Proposals for the Amendment of Annex 19 and Consequential Amendments To Annexes 1, 6 Parts I And III, And 13
Sequel to the release of the ICAO State Letter….
Effective Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
14. Forwarding of ICAO State Letter Ref: AN 11/6.1.10-23/57 of 26 July,2023 Proposed amendments to Annexes 2, 3, 4, 6, Parts I, II and III, 10 Volume I, 11, 15, PANS-ATM, PAN and PANS-OPS, Volume III
Sequel to the release of the ICAO State Letter with Ref: AN 11/6.1.10-23/57 dated 26 July,2023....
Effective Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
15. TGM Vol.1 Policy and Procedure Manual
These guidance materials are produced to provide policy and procedures as well as information needed by safety inspectors in the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS) to perform the t…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
16. Nigeria International Airport List of Exemptions
Attached is the list of exemptions granted after a detailed evaluation of proposal from applicable service provider for a deviation from relevant sections of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, wh…
Effective Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023
17. Implementation of Nig.CARs Subpart 5.8 on Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)
The NCAA published the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs 2023) Part 5 effective 10th July 2023 and subsection 5.8.1.3 requires the NCAA to grant approval for continuing airworthiness manage…
Effective Date: Monday, August 28, 2023
18. Aerodrome List of Advisory Circulars
This contains List of Advisory Circulars (Aerodrome)
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
19. TGM Vol. 2 Aerodrome Standards Index of Checklist
Index of Checklist, a comprehensive document designed to provide quick and convenient access to essential information and procedures pertaining to aerodrome operations. This index serves as a valuable…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
20. Pamphlet on the Process of Aerodrome Certification
This Pamphlet is prepared to highlight the basic process for Aerodrome Certification. ICAO Annex 14, Volume I requires that States certify aerodromes used for international operations in accordance wi…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
21. All Operators Letter (Proposal for the Amendment of Annex 14, Vol II concerning Heliport Specifications)
This is an amendments proposal related to certification and Safety Management System (SMS) at heliports
Effective Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023
22. AOL Proposal for the Amendment of Annex 14,Vol 1 and PANS-Aerodromes (Doc 9981) relating Aerodrome design and operations
This amendment is to ensure the safety of aircraft operations and the accessibility of the Aerodrome to those intended operations.
Effective Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023
23. DAAS AC 2 Certification of Aerodromes
This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance on aerodrome certification procedures and continuous oversight requirements in line with the Nig.CARs Part 12, as well as explanatory and interpretative m…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
24. DAAS AC 2-A Guidance to Aerodrome Operator on Electrical Systems
This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to aerodrome operators on Aerodrome electrical systems. It also provides basic guidance for and lines of responsibility for the day-to-day provision of se…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
25. DAAS AC 2-1 Procedure for the establishment of an Aerodrome
This Advisory Circular provides procedures to be followed by an applicant intending to establish and/or develop an aerodrome in compliance with Nig.CARs Parts 12.1.1.4, as well as explanatory and inte…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
26. DAAS AC 2-6 Guidance on preparation of Aerodrome Manual
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Aerodrome Certification Application requirements of the Nig.CARs Part 12 as well as explanatory an…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
27. DAAS AC 3 Aeronautical Studies
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Aeronautical Studies requirements of Nig.CARs Part 12 as well as explanatory and interpretative ma…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
28. DAAS AC 4 Calculations of declared Distances
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the calculation of declared distances requirements of Nig.CARs Part 12 as well as explanatory and inte…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
29. DAAS AC 5 Assessing competence of ARFF Training Provider and Personnel
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with Assessing Competence of Training Facilities/Institutions and Rescue and Fire Fighting Personnel requir…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
30. DAAS AC 6 Aerodrome Works Safety Plan ( Plan of Construction Operations)
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Aerodrome Works Safety requirements as well as explanatory and interpretative material to assist i…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
31. DAAS AC 7 Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service(RFFS)
In accordance with the Standards of the Nig.CARs. Part 12 Vol I, 12.2.9.2- Rescue and firefighting equipment and services are required to be provided at an airport. The purpose of this Advisory Circul…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
32. DAAS AC 7-1 Aerodrome Emergency Plan
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Aerodrome Emergency Plan requirements of Nig. CARs Part 12 Vol I, as well as explanatory and inter…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
33. DAAS AC 7-2 Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Requirements
This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to aerodrome operators on Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection
Requirements.
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
34. DAAS AC 8 Surface Movement Guidance Controls Systems
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to The Authority, for showing compliance with the
Surface Movement Guidance and Controls Systems requirements of the Nig.CARs Part 12 as well as
exp…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
35. DAAS AC 9 Ground Vehicle Operations
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with Ground
Vehicle Operations requirements of Nig. CARs Part 12 as well as explanatory and interpretative…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
36. DAAS AC 10 Movement Area Maintenance Manual
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with Movement Area Maintenance Manual requirements of Nig. CARs Part 12 Vol I, as well as explanatory and i…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
37. DAAS AC 11 Aerodrome Inspection Programme and Condition Reporting
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the
Aerodrome Inspection Programme and Condition Reporting requirements of Nig. CARs Vol I Part 12 as…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
38. DAAS AC 12 Wildlife Strike Hazard Management
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with Wildlife Strike Hazard Management requirements of Nig.CARs Part 12 Vol I, as well as explanatory and i…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
39. DAAS AC 12-A Wildlife Hazard Event
The purpose of this Advisory Circular is to provide guidance to aerodrome operators, aircraft operators
and Air Navigation Service Providers (Air Traffic Controllers) to fulfil the requirements stipul…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
40. DAAS AC 13 Control of Obstacles
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with Control of Obstacles requirements of Part 12 of Nig.CARs Vol I as well as explanatory and interpretati…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
41. DAAS AC 14 Assessment of Runway Friction
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with Assessment of Runway Friction requirements of Nig.CARs Part 12 Vol I, as well as explanatory and inter…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
42. DAAS AC 15 Aircraft Fuelling and Defuelling
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with Aircraft Fuelling and Defuelling requirements of Nig.CARs Part 12 Vol I, as well as explanatory and in…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
43. DAAS AC 16 Safety Management System
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with
Safety Management System requirements of Nig. CARs Part 12 and explanatory and interpretative
material…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
44. DAAS AC 17 Visual Aids
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Visual Aids of Part 12 of Nig. CARs as well as explanatory and interpretative material to assist i…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
45. DAAS AC 18 Procedure for Movement Area Closure
This Advisory Circular provides methods acceptable to the authority, for showing compliance with the requirements of the Nig.CARs Part 12 for movement area closure as well as explanatory and interpret…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
46. DAAS AC 19 Apron Control and Management Services
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Apron Control and Management Services of Nig. CARs Part 12 Vol I as well as explanatory and interp…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
47. DAAS AC 20 Runway Incursion Prevention Measures
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for demonstrating compliance with the Runway Incursion Prevention Measures as well as explanatory and interpretative material to a…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
48. DAAS AC 21 Exemption Process
The purpose of this Advisory Circular is to; guide Aerodrome Operators on the conditions and processes involved in the application for exemptions for non-compliances with the Standards of the Nig.CARs…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
49. DAAS AC 22 Standardized Method of Reporting Airport Pavement Strength - PCN
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Standardized Method of Reporting Airport Pavement Strength (ACN/PCN) requirements of Nig.CARs Part…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
50. DAAS AC 23 Procedures to Evaluate the Impact on Safety by the Proposed Change in the Physical Characteristics, Facilities or Equipment at an Aerodrome
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Procedures to Evaluate the Impact on Safety by the proposed change in the physical characteristics…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
51. DAAS AC 24 Non Aeronautical Light Assessment Around Aerodromes
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to conduct an assessment of the Aerodromes to identify whether non-aeronautical ground lights or a laser emitter near the aerodrome, which may endan…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
52. DAAS AC 25 Guidance Materials for Coordination with Land Use Authorities for Obstacle Control
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the Guidance Materials for Coordination with Land Use Authorities for Obstacle Control requirements of…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
53. DAAS AC 26 Integration of Aviation Security (AVSEC) Measures into the Planning, Design and Construction of New Aerodrome Facilities and Alternation to Existing Facilities
This AC has been developed to guide aerodrome operators in ensuring that aviation security measures are integrated into the planning, design and construction of new aerodrome facilities and the altera…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
54. DAAS AC 27 Runway Safety Programme
The objective of this document is to give guidelines to aerodrome operators, air traffic service (ATS) providers and aircraft operators to implement runway safety programmes taking into account best p…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
55. DAAS AC 28 Statement of Compliance
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the of Nig.CARs Part 12 as well as explanatory and interpretative material to assist in showing compli…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
56. DAAS AC 29 Land Use Near Aerodromes
This Advisory Circular provides aerodrome operators and the public with guidance on how to resolve issues in relation to land use near the aerodromes. It also provides aerodrome operators mechanism to…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
57. DAAS AC 30 Policy and Procedures for Management of Conflicts between Safety and Environmental Requirements
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with requirements of Nig. CARs Part 12 Vol I, as well as explanatory and interpretative material to assist…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
58. DAAS AC 31 Personnel Requirements and Competency Assessment of Aerodrome Operators Post Holders
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with competence of operational and maintenance personnel requirements of Nig. CARs Part 12, as well as expl…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
59. DAAS AC 32 Assessment and Reporting of Runway Surface Condition Using Global Reporting Format
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the implementation of the Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Condition assessment of Nig. CARs…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
60. DAAS AC 34 Review of Aerodrome Manual
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with Review of
Operators Aerodrome Manual requirements of Part 12 of Nig.CARs As well as explanatory and in…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
61. DAAS AC 35 Procedure for the Establishment of an Aerodrome
This Advisory Circular provides procedures to be followed by an applicant intending to establish and/or develop an aerodrome in compliance with Nig.CARs Parts 12.1.1.4, as well as explanatory and inte…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
62. DAAS AC 36 Procedure for Air Navigation Services (AERODROME)
The PANS-Aerodromes specify, in greater detail than the Regulations, operational procedures to be applied by aerodrome operators to ensure aerodrome operational safety. PANS-Aerodromes specify procedu…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
63. DAAS AC 36 -1 Supplementary Guidance Material to Aerodrome Regulation
This Advisory Circular provides methods, acceptable to the Authority, for showing compliance with the requirements of Nig. CARs. Part 12 Vol I, as well as explanatory and interpretative material to as…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
64. DAAS AC 37 Guidance on Airport Master Plan and Layout Plan
This AC provides guidance for an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) preparation, submittal, and approval for airports that range in size and function from small general aviation to large commercial service fac…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
65. DAAS AC 38 Aerodrome Site Selection
This Advisory Circular describes the process of selection and evaluation including an assessment of the shape and size of the area required for the airport, the location of sites having potential for…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
66. DAAS AC 39 Procedure for Movement Area Closure
This Advisory Circular provides methods acceptable to the authority, for showing compliance with the requirements of the Nig.CARs Part 12 for movement area closure as well as explanatory and interpret…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
67. DAAS AC 40 Guidance on Aerodrome Compatibility Study
This AC provides guidance on methodologies and procedures used to assess the compatibility between aircraft operations and aerodrome infrastructure and operations when an aerodrome accommodates an air…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
68. DAAS AC 41 Disabled Aircraft Removal Plan
The purpose of this AC is to provide guidance to aerodrome and aircraft operators in addressing the issues related to immobilized and disabled aircraft in an aerodrome environment. It also assists in…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
69. DAAS AC 42 Foreign Object Debris
This advisory circular (AC) provides procedures and processes pertaining to the management and control of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) at aerodromes, including the establishment of FOD control programm…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
70. DAAS AC 45 Changes to Aerodrome Physical Characteristics, Facilities or Equipment
The purpose of this AC is to give guidance on the procedures to be used to notify the Authority of changes at an aerodrome, covering both infrastructure and management system changes. Additionally, it…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
71. DAAS AC 46 Aerodrome Quality Data System
This AC prescribes procedures governing the management of aerodrome data at aerodromes intended for use by the public transport aircraft. It will ensure the production, publication and quality system…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
72. DAAS AC 49 Guidance on Airside Safety
The guidance in this document illustrates how risks might be identified and provides advice about how airside safety can be managed within the context of a systematic and structured management approac…
Effective Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
73. Non Issuance of Approval for Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS)
FRMS is a data-driven means of continuously monitoring and managing fatigue related safety risks, based upon scientific principles and knowledge as well as operational experience…..
Effective Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
74. Implementation of Nig. CARs Subpart 19.13 on Family Assistance Programme
The NCAA Published the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs 2023) Part 19, effective 10th July, 2023, and subsection 19:13 requires the NCAA to facilitate the establishment of a Family Assist…
Effective Date: Monday, August 28, 2023
75. Modification and Repair Records and Post Modification and Repair Actions
The NCAA has discovered that some airlines have not been complying properly with the requirements of Nig.CARs Part 9.4.1.11, most especially paragraphs ( c ) and (d) which state that….
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
76. Deployment of National Aviation Safety Reporting System for Mandatory and Voluntary Reports
Background: Annex 19 to the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation and the Civil Aviation Act 2022 mandate the implementation of Aviation State Safety Programme....
Effective Date: Friday, August 25, 2023
77. Issuance of the New AMO Certificate and Operations Specifications (OPSPECS)
The NCAA published the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs 2023) Part 6 effective 10th July 2023…
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
78. Issuance of the New Enhanced AOC Operations Specifications (OPSPECS)
The NCAA published the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs 2023) effective 10th July 2023 and in subsection 9.1.1.7 of Nig. CARs Part9, the NCAA redesigned the layout and format of the operat…
Effective Date: Friday, August 18, 2023
79. Operations Specifications
OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Effective Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
80. Licenses not issued/validated/ converted by Nigeria
The Director General of Civil Aviation hereby issues this notice to the public on licenses not presently issued, validated or converted by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
81. Aviation Related Health Promotion Activities for Licensed Holders
This All - Operators Letter (AOL) is to bring to the attention of Licensed Holders and Authorised Aviation Medical Examiners (AAMEs) the implementation of appropriate aviation related health promotion…
Effective Date: Friday, August 11, 2023
82. Aircraft Refuelling Issues and Safety Procedures
BACKGROUND :
One of the most important topics in aviation safety is aircraft refueling procedures and precautions. It is the ground handling operation with the highest risk factor as compared to oth…
Effective Date: Monday, July 24, 2023
83. RE: Continuous Overwriting of Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Information
All operators letters (DGCA 05/2023
REF: NCAA/DGCA/AOL/11/16/365
Date: 24th July,2023
To: All Aircraft Operators
From: Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
Attn: Account…
Effective Date: Monday, July 24, 2023
84. Aircraft Fuelling and Defuelling
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Advisory Circulars from Aerodrome Standards Department contain information about standards, practices and procedures that the Authority has found to be an Acceptable…
Effective Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2019
85. Calculations of Declared Distances
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Advisory Circulars from Aerodrome Standards Department contain information about standards, practices and procedures that the Authority has found to be an Acceptable…
Effective Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2019
86. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Airframe
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licences and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
87. Notice of Proposed Order 003
Circular Ref:NCAA/DG/ RC/AC.2020/003/Vol.I
To: All civil aviation service providers, licensed personnel, other
stakeholders and members of the public
From: DIRECTOR GENERAL (NCAA)
Date: 2nd January…
Effective Date: Friday, January 3, 2020
88. Aeronautical Survey and Data Quality
FOREWORD
This advisory circular provides the guidance for the aerodrome survey in the acquisition of aeronautical data that will satisfy the accuracy, resolution and integrity requirement of aeronauti…
Effective Date: Monday, January 13, 2020
89. Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in Nigeria’s Airspace – Guidance
The layout of the document has been amended to more clearly separate Civil and
Military guidance and as such the Chapters have changed in many areas. In addition,
while there are many minor textual ch…
Effective Date: Monday, March 16, 2020
90. The Five Phase Process Certification for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operations Certificate (ROC)
This Advisory Circular (AC) is issued to provide general information and
guidance to applicants for the certification and approval of organisations and
operators of RPAs in compliance with the Civil A…
Effective Date: Monday, March 16, 2020
91. Assessment Methodology for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft
This AC provides an overview of the Authority’s’ assessment methodology for
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
in Nigeria. BVLOS operations may be appro…
Effective Date: Monday, March 16, 2020
92. Notification of An Outbreak of A Novel Coronavirus (2019- Ncov) In Wuhan, Hubei Province Of China
Operators are hereby notified of the recent outbreak on a novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan City, Hubei province of China. The clinical signs and symptoms of virus are mainly fever, and difficult…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
93. Proper Maintenance of Aircraft On Storage
The purpose of this letter is to remind all airline operators and aircraft owners of the necessary short term or long term maintenance requirements that are applicable to any aircraft that is put out…
Effective Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
94. COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Protocols for Nigerian Based Flight Crew Operating Regional and International Flights
Further to our earlier letter on Quarantine protocol for Nigerian flight crew who operate flights outside the country, we wish to inform you that tthe Federal Ministry of Health has approved a public…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020
95. Relief On Scheduled Maintenance Calendar Tasks That Have Become Due During Aircraft Storage Caused By The Coronavirus Covid-19 Lockdown
The Authority has received request in relation to the impact on calendar time intervals or deferral of calendar time intervals on base scheduled maintenance tasks as a result of aircraft storage or in…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020
96. Post COVID-19 Lockdown Approved Training Organisation (ATO) Restart Plan
This Advisory Circular is issued to provide information and guidance on health, safety and
environmental measures required of all Approved Training Organisation (ATO) Certificate holders
to restart tr…
Effective Date: Monday, June 8, 2020
97. Advisory Circular No. NCAA-AC-DOL-009 : NCAA Guidelines For Approved Training Organizations Resumption of Operations.
1. The Federal Government on Monday 27th April, 2020 announced the gradual phasing and controlled easing of the country's lockdown from the 4th May, 2020.Following this announcement, it is important f…
Effective Date: Monday, June 8, 2020
98. Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to Covid-19 Pandemics: Flights Crew Recent Experience and Proficiency
1. Background
Under the unprecedented circumstances associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the whole world and has led to the imposition of flight restrictions in global Civil Aviatio…
Effective Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
99. Commercial Pilot - Glider
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licences and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
100. Commercial Pilot - Helicopter
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licenses and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
101. Flight Dispatcher
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licences and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
102. Flight Engineer
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licences and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
103. Guidelines For The Operations of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RPAS/UAV) in Nigeria
1. Background
Flight by remotely piloted aircrafts (RPAs) in controlled airspace and over populated areas presents problems to the Authority in terms of ensuring the safety of other users of airspac…
Effective Date: Monday, October 19, 2020
104. Assessment and Reporting of Runway Surface Condition Using Global Reporting Format
1.0 GENERAL
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Advisory Circulars from Aerodrome Standards Department contain information about standards, practices and procedures that the Authority has found to be a…
Effective Date: Friday, August 20, 2021
105. Safety Threshold Ground Handling Charges
The authority wishes to bring to the notice of all operators and relevant stakeholders the new approved “Safety Threshold Ground Handling Charges” for all international and domestic operations. See at…
Effective Date: Monday, September 13, 2021
106. Targeted Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to Covid-19 Pandemic: Flight Crew Proficiency
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAO permitted alleviations to the Standards of the Annexes , as interim measures to support continued operations and the NCAA issued several exemptions from cert…
Effective Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
107. Industry Communication on Safety Oversight Inspections and Audits
Background
At the start of the COVID -19 pandemic in March 2020, the Federal Government announced the lockdown on all international travels into and local travels within Nigeria and this informed th…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
108. Admission of Unauthorized Personnel into Aircraft Flight Deck During Flight Operations
It has been brought to the notice of the Authority of a worrisome development in which passengers are admitted into the flight Deck (Cockpit), especially on Commercial Air Transport flights.
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
109. Aviation Hazardous Weather in Dry Season
1. Trigger:
Use of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) for the year 2021 to bring forth the evolving weather information associated with severe dust haze/fog and…
Effective Date: Friday, December 17, 2021
110. Guidance on The Development of Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Advisory Circulars from Aerodrome Standards Department contain information about
standards, practices and procedures that the Authority has found to be an Acceptable…
Effective Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021
111. Establishment and Development of Aerodromes
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Advisory Circulars from Directorate of Aerodrome and
Airspace Standards contain information about standards, practices and procedures by which
the Authority provides…
Effective Date: Friday, March 25, 2022
112. Revised Public Health Protocols or Domestic Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Holders, Airport Operators and Ground Handling Companies
This All Operators’ Letter(AOC) is to covey the revised Ppublic Health Protocols ( Advisory Circular NCAA-AC-AMS-008) to all Domestic Air Operators and Ground Handling companies companies for the…
Effective Date: Monday, May 2, 2022
113. Review of 2013 National Civil Aviation Policy
Following the passing and signing into law of the Civil Aviation Act 2022, the Honourable Minister of Aviation has deemed it necessary to review the 2013 National Civil Aviation Policy to create a pol…
Effective Date: Monday, October 31, 2022
114. Revised Covid-19/Public Health guidelines for all Aviation Service Providers (Domestic International Operations)
Preamble: The prevalence of Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria and most part of the world has remained at a allow level for a sustainable period. The Presidential steering committee on Covid-19 (PSC) has th…
Effective Date: Monday, December 12, 2022
115. Revised Covid-19/Public Health guidelines for all Aviation Service Providers (Domestic International Operations)
Preamble: The prevalence of Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria and most part of the world has remained at a allow level for a sustainable period. The Presidential steering committee on Covid-19 (PSC) has th…
Effective Date: Monday, December 12, 2022
116. CAPSCA Africa Meeting (Mombasa, Kenya, 6- 9 June 2023)
The Authority has been required by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to bring to the attention of airlines that the ICAO Eastern and Southern African (ESAF)and ICAO Western and Cen…
Effective Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023
117. Aircraft Refuelling Issues and Safety Procedures
BACKGROUND :
One of the most important topics in aviation safety is aircraft refueling safety procedures and precautions. It is the ground handling operations with the highest risk factor as compared…
Effective Date: Friday, July 14, 2023
118. Airline Transport Pilot - Airplane
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licences and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
119. Airline Transport Pilot - Helicopter
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licences and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
120. Commercial Pilot - Airplane
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licences and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
121. Commercial Pilot - Ballon
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licenses and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
122. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanic
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has developed skill test standards for airmen licences and ratings and these are published as Advisory Circulars (ACs). This AC establishes the standards f…
Effective Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
123. Advisory Circular On Flight Inspection And Calibration Of Navigation And Landing Aids
This Advisory Circular is a reference document on Flight Inspections and calibration of navigation and landing aids. It provides policy, procedures, information and guidance on how the Service Provide…
Effective Date: Monday, October 7, 2019
124. Unmanned Aircraft System Operations In Nigeria's Airspace- Guidance
Second Edition 24 April 2019 Details of the NCAA Policy on Model Aircraft/Light UAV have also been included. Introduction Following discussions at the ICAO RPAS Symposium – African and Indian Ocean (R…
Effective Date: Monday, October 7, 2019
125. The Five Phase Process Certification For Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operations Certificate
Five Phases of ROC Certification Process Reference to Regulations NCAA- GAD-AC-004 Feb, 2017 Page 2 1.0 REFERENCES Nig. CARs 2015 Part 8.8.1.33 & IS 8.8,1,33, 2.0 PURPOSE This Advisory Circular (AC) i…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
126. Assessment Methodology For Beyond Visual Line Of Sight Operations For Remotely Piloted Aircraft
GENERAL. Pursuant to Nig. CARs Part 8.8.1.33, the Authority may, from time to time, issue advisory circulars (ACs) on any aspect of safety in civil aviation. This AC contains information about standar…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
127. Aviation Insurance Certificate
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NIG. CARs) part 18.11.4 and 18.11.5
Effective Date: Friday, September 20, 2019
128. All Flight Clearance Agents
All flight clearance Agents are hereby advised to always collect from their clients a document to show the year of manufacture of Antonov IIlushyn and other Russian made aircraft and submit the same a…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
129. New Eu Regulation For Commercial Air Transport Operators Flying To European Territories Important
The European Aviation Safety Agency is implementing a safety authorization system for Third-Country Operators (TCO) engaging in commercial air transport into, within or out of the EU territories. The…
Effective Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
130. Submission Of Current List O F All Pilots And Maintenance Engineers And Copy Of Expatriate Quota
All airlines, private aircraft owners/operators, training organizations and maintenance organizations operating in Nigeria attention is hereby drawn to the expatriate quota approvals granted by the Ci…
Effective Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
131. Certifying Staff Authorization/Company Approvals
Certifying Staff Authorization/Company Approvals
It has been discovered that some AOC/AMO holders are-issuing· Personnel Authorizations to certifying staff who do not possess the appropriate ratings…
Effective Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
132. Airline And General Aviation Operators Meeting
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority cordially invites you to a one day open forum meeting The topic of discussion will cover Airline and General Aviation (including helicopters) operations in Nigeri…
Effective Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
133. Submission Of List Of Trained Local Maintenance Engineers And Future Training Plans.
All AOCI AMO Certificate Holders attention are hereby drawn to the expatriate quota approvals for them to train minimum of two (2) Nationals to understudy one expatriate engineers in their employment…
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
134. Submission Of Current List Of All Maintenance Engineers And Copy Of Expatriate Quota
In line with the Federal Government human resources policy objectives and sequel to the Authority's All Operators Letters with Circular ref: NCAA/DAWS/AD.1104/AOL 046 and 047, all aircraft owners/oper…
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
135. Correspondence With The Ncaa On Technical Matters
All Aircraft Operators, Maintenance Ol'ganizations, Training Organizations, Aviation Personnel and Allied Organizations are hereby reminded of NCAA...........
Effective Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
136. Notice Of Suspension Of Some Companies From Providing Aviation Fuel Supply Services To Airlines
This is to notify you that the Authority is in receipt of a letter from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) that the under listed companies have no depot facilities and should not be engaged i…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
137. Notice Of Lifting Of Suspension Jushad Oil & Gas Limited And Star Orient Aviation Limited…..
This is to notify you that the Authority is in receipt of satisfactory letter from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) that the under listed companies…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
138. Suspension Of Forte Oil Plc From Providing Aviation Fuel Supply Services To Airlines At Airports
This is to notify you that the Authority has suspended Forte Oil Plc from providing aviation fuel supply services to airlines at airports located in Nigeria.
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
139. Airworthiness Clearance Procedure Following Interruption To A Flight………
All Aircraft Operators that have experienced flight interruption caused by known or suspected technical difficulties or malfunctions are required to obtain further flight clearances as follows :
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
140. Notice Of Lifting Of Suspension Lubcon Limited, Ascon Oil Company Limited And Acorn Petroleum Plc.
This is to notify you that the Authority is in receipt of satisfactory letter from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) that the under listed companies ……..
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
141. Safety Inspections On All Sikorsky S76c Helicopters
One of the Nigerian registered S76C++ helicopter was involved in a controlled ditching incident and prior to the occurrence the flight crews reported that a passenger reported an unusual burning smell…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
142. Ageing Airplane Airworthiness And Safety Improvements
Investigations have attributed structural fatigue failure as tile cause of a number of ageing airplane accidents in the world and among such are Widespread Fatigue Damage failure, corrosion and older…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
143. Requirement For Presentation Of Import Cleareance And Payment Of Duties Or Temporary Import Permit……
The attention of the Authority has been drawn to the need to ensure compliance with the Import Guidelines issued by the Federal Government for all aircraft imported into Nigeria……..
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
144. Ncaa Requirements For Aircraft Post- Maintenance Inspection
The Authority has observed that some aircraft owners/operators carry out scheduled base maintenance on their aircraft......
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
145. Ncaa Policy On Issuance Of One –Time / Interim Approval To Non –Ncaa……
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has observed that the numbers of foreign approval maintenance organization (AMOs)……
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
146. Hazardous Weather Conditions
The NCAA would like to remind all pilots flying in Nigeria of the frequent occurrence of a range of hazardous weather conditions, particularly during the dry season.
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
147. The Use Of Private Category Aircraft For Hire And Rewards (Charter Services)
It has come to the attention of the NCAA that some aircraft imported by operators into the country under private category are being operated in Transport Category for hire and reward.
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
148. Noticed of Proposed Order 003
Circular Ref: NCAA/DG/ RC/AC.2020/003/Vol.I
To: All civil aviation service providers, licensed personnel, other stakeholders and members of the public
From: DIRECTOR GENERAL (NCAA)
Date: 2n…
Effective Date: Monday, January 6, 2020
149. Evaluation of Nigerian AOC Holders Applications and documentations by the NCAA Prior to submission of Application for EASA Third Country Operator (TCO)
This All Operators Letter (AOL FSG001/20) supersedes AOL FSG 001 referenced NCAA/FSG/AOL/17/001 dated 23rd May 2017.......
Effective Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
150. Added Continuous Overwriting Of Cockpit Voice Recorder (Cvr) Information
The purpose of this FSG All Operators Letter (AOL) is to alert……..
Effective Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
151. Notification of An Outbreak of A Novel Coronavirus (2019- NCOV) In Wuhan City, Hubei Province Of China
Operators are hereby notified of the recent outbreak on a novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan City, Hubei province of China. The clinical signs and symptoms of virus are mainly fever, and difficult…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
152. Guidance On Facilitating Flight Operations And Protecting Crew And Passengers During The COVID-19 Pandemic – Public Health Corridor Concept (PHCC)
PURPOSE.
This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance to Airlines to operate safely post COVID-19 lockdown. It aims to address the following concerns:
When sending crew on international flight oper…
Effective Date: Friday, May 8, 2020
153. Post COVID-19 Lockdown Airline Industry Restart Plan
This Advisory Circular is issued to provide information and guidance on health, safety and
environmental measures required of all Air Operators Certificate (AOC) holders to restart flight
operations p…
Effective Date: Friday, May 8, 2020
154. Guidelines For NCAA Authorisation For Resumption Of Operations For Airports, Airlines, Cargo Operators And Aviation Security (AVSEC) Service Providers
This Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority Advisory Circular from the Aviation Security Department contains information for NCAA Authorization for resumption of operations for Airports, Airlines, Cargo Ope…
Effective Date: Friday, May 8, 2020
155. Post COVID-19 NCAA Guidelines For Air Navigation Services Providers; Recovery Of Air Navigation Services
This Advisory Circular is issued to provide information and guidance on health, safety and environmental
measures required of ANSP now that the Federal Government is set to suspend the lockdown on ful…
Effective Date: Monday, May 11, 2020
156. Guidance On Facilitating Groundling Operations And Protecting Ground Handling Crew,Flight Crew And Passengers During The COVID-19 Pandemic – Public Health Corridor Concept (PHCC)
This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance to Airport Operators to operate safely
post COVID-19 lockdown.
Effective Date: Monday, May 11, 2020
157. Guidance On Facilitating Flight Operations And Protecting Ground Handling Crew,Flight Crew And Passengers During The COVID-19 Pandemic – Public Health Corridor Concept (PHCC)
This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance to Airport Operators to operate safely post COVID-19 lockdown. It aims to address the following concerns:
- When sending crew on international flight oper…
Effective Date: Monday, May 11, 2020
158. Post Covid-19 Guidance For Aerodrome Operators Resumption Of Operations
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Circulars from Aerodrome Standards Department contains information about standards, practices and procedures that the Authority has found to be an Acceptable Means of…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020
159. Exemption Document Pilot Recency (1) (1)
The exemption is granted by virtue of the powers conferred on the Authority by the Civil Aviation Act 2006 and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations Part 1.4.
To All Nigerian Operator Certificate…
Effective Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
160. Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to Covid-19 Pandemics: Flights Crew Recent Experience and Proficiency
1. Background
Under the unprecedented circumstances associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the whole world and has led to the imposition of flight restrictions in global Civil Aviatio…
Effective Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
161. Exemption Document Pilot Recency
The exemption is granted by virtue of the powers conferred on the Authority by the Civil Aviation Act 2006 and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations Part 1.4.
To All Nigerian Operator Certificate…
Effective Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
162. Exemption Document Pilot Proficiency
The exemption is granted by virtue of the powers conferred on the Authority by the Civil Aviation Act 2006 and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations Part 1.4.
To All Nigerian Operator Certificate…
Effective Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
163. COVID-19 Response: Revised Quarantine Protocol for Persons Arriving in Nigeria from Any Country
COVID-19 RESPONSE: REVISED QUARANTINE PROTOCOL
FOR PERSONS ARRIVING IN NIGERIA FROM ANY COUNTRY
(INCLUDING RETURNEES/STRANDED NIGERIANS)
Effective Date: Friday, June 19, 2020
164. COVID-19 Response: Revised Quarantine Protocol for the Evacuation of Nigerians Stranded Abroad and Returnees /Persons Arriving Nigeria from Any Country
Airlines operating flights for the evacuation /repatriation of stranded Nigerians abroad shall carry out the following:
1. Ensure that their flights are signed off by the responsible Nigerian mission…
Effective Date: Friday, June 19, 2020
165. Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due To COVID -19 Pandemic: Medical Assessment and Certificate
1. Background
Under the unprecedented circumstances associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the whole world and has led to the imposition of flight restrictions in global Civil Aviatio…
Effective Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
166. Validity of Personnel Licenses
You will recall that NCAA issued All Operators Letter AOL DG008/20 reference number NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/111 dated 1st April 2020 to permit all holders of NCAA issued personnel licenses to continue to ex…
Effective Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
167. Updated International Flight Schedule
Following the partial resumption of International Flights as approved by Presidential Task Force (PTF) and subsequent requests for additional frequencies by airlines, please find attached the approved…
Effective Date: Monday, October 5, 2020
168. Online Platform Services Difficulties
The All operators Letter (DG 037/20) wit Ref. NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/262 dated 8th September 2020 on the above subject refers:
Effective Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020
169. Protocol for All Passengers Originating From United Kingdom (UK) and South Africa
With the recent spike in cases of COVID -19 in Nigeria and the reported highly transmissible new variant of the virus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria through…
Effective Date: Sunday, December 27, 2020
170. Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Medical Assessment and Certificate
Background:
Under the unprecedented circumstances associated with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and most parts of the world which has led to the imposition of flight restri…
Effective Date: Thursday, December 31, 2020
171. Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Medical Assessment and Certificate
Background:
Under the unprecedented circumstances associated with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and most parts of the world which has led to the imposition of flight restri…
Effective Date: Thursday, December 31, 2020
172. Exemption Document
The exemption is granted by virtue of the powers conferred on the Authority by the Civil Aviation Act 2006 and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations Part1.4
Effective Date: Thursday, December 31, 2020
173. Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to COVID-19: Pandemic: Flight Crew Proficiency
You will recall that the NCAA issued and circulated an All Operators Letter AOL DG044/20 reference number NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/284 dated 27th November 2020 to inform all air operators of the Exemption Do…
Effective Date: Saturday, January 2, 2021
174. Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Flight Crew Proficiency
Exemptions from certain regulatory requirements due to covid-19 pandemic flight crew proficiency
You will recall that the NCAA issued and circulated an All Operators Letter AOL DG001/21 reference numb…
Effective Date: Friday, January 29, 2021
175. Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due To COVID -19 Pandemic: Medical Assessment and Certificate
You will recall that the NCAA issued an All Operators Letter AOL DG046/20 reference number NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/288 dated 30th December 2020 to inform the industry of the issuance Exemption Document No N…
Effective Date: Friday, January 29, 2021
176. Exemption Doc Aircrew and ATCO Medical Certs
This exemption is granted by virtue of the powers conferred on the Authority by the Civil Aviation Act 2006 and Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations Part 1.4
Effective Date: Friday, January 29, 2021
177. Seventy-Two (72) Hours 'No Flight Duty or No Safety Related Duty' By All NCAA Medical Certificate Holders
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has determined that NO NCAA Medical certificate holder shall act as pilot in command, or any capacity as a required flight crew member or Air Traffic Contr…
Effective Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
178. Staggered Resumption of International Flights at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Port Harcourt International Airport and Akanu Ibiam International Airport
Following the announcement by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on the staggered resumption of international flights at the above airports, we wish to inform the industry of the following:…
Effective Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
179. Targeted Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Flight Crew Proficiency
At the start of the COVID -19 pandemic, ICAO permitted alleviations to the Standards of the Annexes, as interim measures to support continued operations and the NCAA issued several exemptions from cer…
Effective Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021
180. Targeted Exemptions from Certain Regulatory Requirements Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Flight Crew Proficiency (1)
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAO permitted alleviations to the Standards of the Annexes , as interim measures to support continued operations and the NCAA issued several exemptions from cert…
Effective Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
181. Removal of Limitation of 200 Passengers ER Each International Flight Operating into Nigeria
Following the resumption of international flights into Nigeria Post COVID -19 on 5th September 2020, the Presidential Task- Force on COVID-19 (now Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19) pegged a…
Effective Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
182. Revised International Travel Protocol into Nigeria
I. The presidential steering committee on COVID-19 has revised the travel protocol into Nigeria which becomes
effective from Monday,25th October 2021 as follow:
a. Travelers arriving in…
Effective Date: Friday, October 22, 2021
183. Industry Communication on Safety Oversight Inspections and Audits
Background
At the start of the COVID -19 pandemic in March 2020, the Federal Government announced the lockdown on all international travels into and local travels within Nigeria and this informed th…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
184. Revised Quarantine Protocol for Travellers Arriving in Nigeria
The presidential steering committee (PSC) on COVID -19 has released a revised Quarantine Protocol for travellers arriving in Nigeria which becomes effective at 0001 Hours Monday 25th October 2021 (230…
Effective Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
185. Revised Quarantine Protocol for Travellers Arriving or Departing Nigeria
1. The Presidential steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has issued a revised provisional quarantine protocol for travellers arriving or departing Nigeria dated 2ndDecember 2021, which becomes effecti…
Effective Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
186. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak: Industry Communication from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
On March 26, President Muhammadu Buhari, announced a lockdown from 23:00hrs effective 30 march 2002 for 14 days
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
187. Clarification On Flight Restriction Into Nigeria Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
The Federal Government of Nigeria is restricting entry into the Country for travelers from the following thirteen (13) Countries; China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
188. Update Clarification On Flight Restriction Into Nigeria Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Further to our earlier letter on restriction of flight into Nigeria we wish to inform you that two (2) countries Austria and Sweden have been added to the thirteen (13) countries earlier listed.
Aust…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
189. Update On Clarification Of Flight Restriction Into Nigeria Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Further to our earlier letter on restriction of international flights into Nigeria, we wish to confirm the following are considered Essential Flights:
a) Aircraft in State of emergency
b) Over fligh…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
190. Update On Clarification On Flight Restriction Into Nigeria Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Further to our earlier letter on restriction of international flights into Nigeria, we wish to inform you that effective Monday 23rd March at 23002 to 23rd April at 2300Z, Murtala Muhammed Airport, La…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
191. Update On Clarification On Flight Restriction Into Nigeria Due To Covid 19 Pandemic
Further to our earlier letter on restriction of international flights into Nigeria, you are hereby directed to deploy the following measures to protect the passengers and the general public against th…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
192. The Protocol For The Operation And Handling Of Cargo And Other Essential Flights
Further to our earlier letter on restriction of international flights into Nigeria, you are hereby directed to adhere strictly to the following protocol. Any deviation to these protocols will not be a…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
193. The Protocol For The Operation And Handling Of Cargo And Other Essential Flights
Further to our earlier letter on protocols for the operation and handling of cargo and other essential flights. Please find below the reviewed set of protocols which should be strictly adhered to by a…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
194. COVID-19 Outbreak: Industry Communication From The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
On 29 March 2020, President Muhammad Buhari, announced a lockdown from 23:00hrs effective 30 March 2020 for 14 days in the first instance for Lagos State, Ogun Sate, and the Federal Capital Territory…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
195. Update On Clarification On Flight Restriction Into Nigeria Due To COVID-19 Pandemic - Flight Crew Rest Protocols
Further to our earlier letter on restriction of international flights into Nigeria, we wish to inform you that the following crew rest protocols have been developed to accommodate crew operating evacu…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
196. NCAA COVID-19 Guidelines On The Management Of Crew Members
The World Health Organization (WHO) on 11th March 2020 declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic due to its devastating effects and spread to many countries of the world. Nigeria recorded its first co…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
197. Update On Clarification On Flight Restriction Into Nigeria Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Our letter Ref. No: NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/106 dated 21st March 2020 with respect to restriction of international flights into Nigeria, refers.
We wish to inform you that the closure of the five Internati…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
198. Revised National Interim Guidance On Aircraft/Aviation Facilities Cleaning And Disinfection In Relation To The COVID-19 Pandemics
IMPORTANT: This AOL supersedes the one dated 20th April,2020. Changes are highlighted in grey.
Around December 2019, an outbreak of a new type of coronavirus was identified in the province of Hubei,…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
199. Guidance Material - Post COVID-19: NCAA Guidelines For Aerodrome Operators On Resumption Of Operations (Issued As A Supplementary To AC On AEP (NCAA-AC-ARD007-1)
1. The Federal Government on Monday 27th April 2020 announced the gradual phasing and controlled easing of the country's Iockdown from the 4th May 2020. Following this announcement, it is important fo…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
200. Advisory Circular NCAA-AC-FSG-001/20 : Post COVID-19 Lockdown Restart Plan Guidelines
This Advisory Circular is issued to provide information and guidance on health, safety and
environmental measures required of all Air Operators Certificate (AOC) holders to restart flight
operations p…
Effective Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
201. Take Off: Guidance for Air Travel Through The Covid-19 Public Health Crisis – Public Health Corridor Concept
The impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on global air transport is unprecedented. Airports have seen a drastic decline in global passenger traffic volumes for the first quarter of 20…
Effective Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
202. EXEMPTION, DEVIATIONS, WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATIONS
This Advisory Circular (AC) is issued to provide information and guidance on how to apply exemption, deviations, waiver or authorizations against Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations.
Effective Date: Monday, August 7, 2023
203. THE FIVE PHASE PROCESS CERTIFICATION FOR REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (ROC)
This Advisory Circular (AC) is issued to provide general information and guidance to applicants for the certification and approval of organizations and operators of RPAs in compliance with the Civil A…
Effective Date: Monday, April 3, 2023