Air navigation
services
Delivering globally acknowledged performance in communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management fields.
The directorate
Headed by the Air Navigation Services Deputy Director General, this directorate has successfully navigated turbulent situations to attain its present high-status performance.
"ICAO Eastern and Southern African Regional office today acknowledges the Air Navigation Services of Ethiopia as one of the best in terms of implementing the Regional Air Navigation Plan."
97% Airspace coverage
Covered by reliable Extended VHF radio communication linked to the Control center via VSAT and UHF.
Advanced navigation aids
Reliable VOR/DMEs, ILS, and GNSS implemented for en-route and terminal navigation.
Surveillance & redundancy
Visual control upgraded via Primary/Secondary Radar and six ADS-B systems with redundant power.
Core service directorates
Air traffic services directorate
Managing safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of national air traffic.
Access servicesCommunication navigation & surveillance
Maintenance and implementation of advanced CNS/ATM systems.
Access servicesAeronautical information services (AIS)
Ensuring the flow of information necessary for flight safety.
Access servicesSearch and rescue services directorate
Coordinating rapid response for aeronautical emergencies.
Access servicesAir space management directorate
Strategic planning and configuration of the Ethiopian airspace.
Access services