Aerodrome safety
& standards directorate

Ensuring that aerodromes in Ethiopia offer a safe operating environment in accordance with the Convention on International Civil Aviation;

Reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject of aerodromes, preparing response thereto and taking action thereon;

Notifying ICAO of differences between Ethiopian national aerodrome regulations and practices vis-à-vis the SARPs contained in ICAO Annex 14.

Developing and reviewing national safety standards;

Carrying out aerodrome licensing/certification in accordance with Part 12 of Ethiopian Civil Aviation regulations;

Monitoring and ensuring adherence to aerodrome standards and recommended practices through regular safety audits and providing measures for enforcing compliance;

Conducting regular reviews of aerodrome regulations and practices, and developing and issuing aerodrome safety directives, notices, circulars and/or publications containing guidance material relating to aerodrome standards and recommended practices to promote the improvement of aerodrome safety;

Reviewing aerodrome-related accident and incident investigation reports to determine if there is any violation of safety regulations and requirements by aerodrome operator;

Notification of aeronautical information regarding the licensed or certified status and particulars of aerodromes through promulgation in the Aeronautical Information Publications;

Construct, supervise various air transport facilities such as, towers, localizers, beacon house, VOR/DME shelters;

Perform any other related tasks associated with aerodrome operations.