Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), is an autonomous statutory government agency responsible for the development of air transport in Ghana. Its responsibility includes regulation of Civil Aviation. It also provides Air Navigation Services.
Regulation of Civil Aviation
GCAA’s Safety Oversight responsibility is performed for airlines and their staff –pilots engineers etc.
GCAA ensures that personnel and equipment involved in flight operations are continually monitored. In this regard, commercial and private pilots, air traffic controllers, flight and ground engineers, cabin crew and maintenance organizations are licensed and approved.
Provision of Air Navigation Services
GCAA controls all flights within the Accra Flight Information Region (FIR) which covers the airspace of Ghana, Togo and Benin. Togo however has responsibility for the corridor (in Togo) between Lome and Niamtougou, up to 26,000 feet.
GCAA is also responsible for the promulgation and dissemination of aeronautical information to all stakeholders in the industry.
Other Collaborating Agencies
We collaborate with, but not limited to, the following agencies:
- Parliament;
- Government bodies (Aviation and Non-Aviation);
- Ghana Air Force, Navy and & Other Para-military bodies;
- Ministry of Aviation;
- National Security Council;
- Overseas Safety Regulatory bodies and International Civil Aviation Organization;
- Aircraft Owners;
Comments and Complaints
You may address your comments and complaints to:
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
Private Mail Bag
Kotoka International Airport
Accra, Ghana
Tel: 233-30-2776171 Ext. 1536/1486
E-mail: communications@gcaa.com.gh
OR
The Director General
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
Private Mail Bag
Kotoka International Airport
Accra, Ghana
Telephone: – 233-30-2776171
Fax: – 233-30-2773293
Email: – info@gcaa.com.gh