General Authority of Civil Aviation

General Authority of Civil Aviation
الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني
Agency overview
Formed1934
JurisdictionGovernment of Saudi Arabia
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
21°31′30″N 39°13′6″E / 21.52500°N 39.21833°E / 21.52500; 39.21833
Agency executive
Parent departmentMinistry of Transport and Logistic Services
Websitehttp://www.gaca.gov.sa

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) (Arabic: الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني) is the regulator of Saudi Arabia's civil aviation sector. It was established in 1934 as the Civil Aviation Administration (Arabic: إدارة الطيران المدني) to oversee the air traffic control of Saudi Arabia.

It is responsible for regulation of air transport services and the implementation of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards. It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with International Civil Aviation Organization. The GACA headquarters is in Riyadh.