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Information:
 The Gambia
Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was established by the Government of
The Gambia as an autonomous body in July 1991 (under the Public
Enterprise Act of 1989) to give effect to the Chicago Convention and
to monitor & regulate the aviation industry in The Gambia to
acceptable International Standards.
In addition to its traditional
role of regulating and managing the aviation industry for the
facilitation of safe, regular and efficient air transportation in the
Gambia, the GCAA is also entrusted with the management of Banjul
International Airport (BIA) which includes among other things to
ensure the provision and maintenance of the required infrastructure
and facilities as per user demand.
Financial Highlights:
Source: 2008 budget speech:-
The total turnover recorded for the
period ended 30th September, 2006 amounted to D177 million, reflecting
an increase of 30 percent over 2005. This turnover comprises
aeronautical revenues of D148 million, and non-aeronautical and
commercial revenue of D27 million, representing increases of 33
percent and 37 percent respectively over the 2005 figures. Operating
profit for 2006 is D21 million, reflecting a decrease of 34, percent
compared to 2005.
Management:
The Authority took over the functions of the defunct Department of
Civil Aviation of the Gambia and now enjoys the status of autonomous
body like other public enterprises reporting to the
Department of
State for Works, Construction and Infrastructure through the
Authority’s Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors of the Authority is made up of 7 members
consisting of appointed and Ex-officio Directors. The Ex-officio
members of the Board are:
- Permanent Secretary, Department of State for Works, Construction and
Infrastructure, (the line Department of State);
- Permanent Secretary, Department of State for Finance and Economic
Affairs; and
- The Director General of the Authority.
Three of the remaining members are appointed by the President of the
Republic of the Gambia on the recommendation of the Secretary of State
for Works, Construction and Infrastructure in consultation with the
Public Service Commission. The seventh member of the Board, who serves
as the GCAA Staff Representative, is appointed through a secret ballot
system every two years.
The management of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority is headed by a Director General who is
assisted by a Deputy Director General and six constituent Directors,
each heading a department;
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