GEN 1.1 — Designated Authorities
Civil Aviation Authority
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Syrian Arab Republic is the sole authority responsible for civil aviation matters, including:
- Air navigation services
- Airspace management
- Aerodrome regulation and certification
- Aircraft registration and airworthiness
- Personnel licensing and training
- Aviation security
- Aviation safety oversight
GACA Contact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Authority | General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Air Transport |
| Address | Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic |
| AFTN | OSDIYAYX_OSDIYAYF |
| TEL | +963115400700 |
| FAX | +963115400800 |
| info@gaca-sy.com |
Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)
The AIS Division of GACA is responsible for the collection, collation, editing, formatting, and publishing of aeronautical information/data in accordance with ICAO Annex 15, including:
- AIP and AIP Amendments (AIRAC and non-AIRAC)
- AIP Supplements
- Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC)
- NOTAMs (Series A)
- Pre-Flight Information Bulletins (PIB)
- Checklists and Summaries
ATS Authority
Air Traffic Services within the Damascus FIR (OSTT) are provided by the ATS Division of GACA. The Damascus Area Control Centre (ACC) provides area control, approach control, and aerodrome control services at designated aerodromes.
Meteorology
Meteorological Department
Damascus International Airport
TEL Landline:
(+963) 11 5400669
FAX:+963115400950
AFTN:OSDIYMYX
Customs
Customs Department
Damascus International Airport
TEL Landline:
(+963) 11 5400552
FAX:+963115400716
Immigration
Immigration Department
Damascus International Airport
TEL Landline:
(+963) 11 5400263
FAX:
(+963) 11 5400338
Health
The Director of Health services
Health Department
Damascus International Airport
TEL Landline:
(+963) 11 5400291
Telefax:
(963) 11 5400154
En-route and aerodrome charges
General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport
Damascus
P.O.Box:6257
Financial Affairs Diretorate
Mobile:
(+963) 933797567
AFTN:
OSDIYAYX,
OSDIYAYF
Email:
finance.revenues@gaca.gov.sy
Aircraft accident investigation
General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport
Flight Safty Department
Email:
safty@gaca.gov.sy
TEL Landline:
(+963) 11 5400700
Fax:
(+963) 11 5400800