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| Laws | Description |
|---|---|
| Civil Aviation Law | The Civil Aviation Law establishes the legal framework governing the Civil Aviation Affair’s role as the regulatory authority responsible for regulating Bahrain International Airport and in adhering to international requirements, airline operations and safety and passengers’ rights. [PDF, 5.8MB]. |
| Executive Regulations under Civil Aviation Law | Provides regulations pertaining to the Civil Aviation Law [PDF, 405 KB] . |
| Legislative Decree No. 24 for the year 2023 | Amending the Provisions of Ministerial Decree No. 25-2015 regarding determining and regulating civil aviation fees and air departure fees [PDF, 69 KB]. |
| Ministerial Decree No. 25 -2016 | Outlines fees related to aviation services [PDF, 321 KB]. |
| Passengers’ rights | Outlines the passengers’ rights in issues related to flight delays, cancellations or time changes [PDF, 207 KB]. |
Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) - Volume 1
| REGULATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Part 1 | Definitions and abbreviations [PDF, 1.6 MB]. |
| Part 2 | General Regulations - ANTR Part II [PDF, 575 KB] Flight Crew - Aeroplane (ANTR-FCL1) [PDF, 5. 9 MB] Flight Crew - Helicopter (ANTR-FCL2) [PDF, 5. 2 MB] Medical - Flight Crew (ANTR-FCL3) [PDF, 1.6 MB] Flight Crew - Flight Engineer (ANTR-FLC4) - Reserved Aircraft Maintenance Licence Aeroplanes and Helicopters (ANTR 66) [PDF, 2.6 MB] |
| Part 3 | General Regulation [PDF, 714 KB] |
| Part 4 | Operations - Aeroplane (ANTR-OPS1) [PDF, 6.5 MB] Operations - Helicopter (ANTR-OPS3) [PDF, 4.2 MB] Flight Synthetic Training Devices - ANTR FSTD A (Aeroplane) [PDF, 6.9 MB] Flight Synthetic Training Devices - ANTR FSTD H (Helicopter) [PDF, 8.2 MB] |
| Part 5 | Airworthiness Regulations - General Regulations [PDF, 693 KB] ANTR 145 - Approved Maintenance Organisations [PDF, 2.8 MB] ANTR 147 - Approved Maintenance Training Organisations [PDF, 711 KB] ANTR M - Continuing Airworthiness [PDF, 2.5 MB] ANTR 21 – BCAA Acceptance Procedures for Certification of Aircraft and Related Products, Parts and Appliances [PDF, 779 KB] |
| Part 6 | Aircraft accident and incident investigation [PDF, 751 KB]. |
| Revision status [PDF, 195 KB]. |
Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) - Volume 2
| REGULATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ANTR/VOL II-PART 17 | Security [PDF, 578 KB] |
| ANTR/VOL II-PART 18 | Dangerous Goods [PDF, 651 KB] |
| ANTR.VOL II-PART 9 | Facilitation [PDF, 3.5 MB] |
Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) - Volume 3
| REGULATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ANTR Vol III Part 3 | Meteorological Services for Air Navigation [PDF, 5.2 MB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 4 | Aeronautical Charts [PDF, 4.6 MB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 5 | Units of Measurement to be Used in Air and Ground Operations [PDF, 681 KB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 10 | Aeronautical Telecommunications - Communication Procedures [PDF, 1.5 MB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 11 | Air Traffic Services [PDF, 960 KB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 12 | Search and Rescue [PDF, 404 MB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 14-2 | Heliports [PDF, 1.7 MB] Application for the grant of a Helicopter Landing Area Certificate [PDF, 111 KB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 15 | Aeronautical Information Services [PDF, 796 KB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 16 | Environmental Protection [PDF, 354 KB] |
| ANTR Vol III Part 19 | Safety Management [PDF, 994 KB] |
Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) - Volume 4
| REGULATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ANTR IV Part 14 | Aerodromes [PDF, 1.8 MB] |
Other Regulations
| REGULATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Civil Aviation Regulations/Orders | These Regulations/Orders underpin the requirements for certification of various aviation-related activities within the Kingdom: - CAR001 Aerodrome Standard & Certification Regulations [PDF, 1.3 MB] - CAR002 Aviation Security Service Provider Regulations [PDF, 1.1 MB] - CAR003 Air Navigation Service Provider Certification and Standards Regulations [PDF, 1.3 MB] - CAR004 Helicopter Landing Area Stands and Certification Regulations [PDF, 487 KB] - CAR005 Meteorological Service Provider Certification Regulations [PDF, 342 KB] - CAR006 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle [PDF, 482 KB] - CAR007 Communication, Navigation & Surveillance Service Provider Certification Regulations [PDF, 659 KB] - CAR008 Air Traffic Control Approved Training Organization Certification [PDF, 464 KB] |
| State Safety Program (SSP) | The SSP is a nation-wide program that underpins the management of aviation safety and continues to seek improvements in safety performance. [PDF, 823 KB] |
| Aerodrome Standards and Certification Regulations | Specifies the criteria applied by the Certification Authority on any organisation desiring to operate an aerodrome in the Kingdom of Bahrain serving international civil aviation and for which an aerodrome certificate is required. [PDF, 1.9 MB] |
| Aerodrome Certification Manual | Provides guidance to CAA staff engaged in Certification of Aerodromes and the enforcement of the Aerodrome Standards and Certification Regulations. [PDF, 849 KB] |
| General Regulations and Requirements | Provides a list of pre-requisites and information required from aircraft operators landing or flying over/into Bahrain's air space territory. [PDF, 115 KB] |
| Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles | A guideline with recommendations on how to mark/light objects and structures. [PDF, 902 KB] |
| Prohibited Items | List of Prohibited Articles for Passengers [PDF, 146 KB] |
Drones - unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Drone operators must submit their application to operate an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV-Drones) to the CAA within a timeframe that is not less than seven (7) working days before the intended date of operation.
The applications to operate the UAV-Drones shall include the following:
- The scope of the operation
- The name and details of the person (or persons) intending to operate the UAV (Drone)
- Insurance cover details for the operation
- No objection evidence from the Bahrain Defence Force, the Ministry of Interior, or any other concerned authorities.
Applications may be submitted either in soft copy to drone.team@mtt.gov.bh or in hard copy to:
The Undersecretary of Civil Aviation Affairs
Civil Aviation Affairs
Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
P.O. Box 10325
Building 148 Road 2403 Muharraq 224
For further information or assistance, inquiries or clarifications can be sent to:drone.team@mtt.gov.bh
Civil Aviation Publication (CAP)
| NO. | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Foreword [PDF, 260 KB] | |
| Revision Status [PDF, 109 KB] | |
| CAP 01 | Air Operator Certification [PDF, 599 KB] |
| CAP 02 | Dangerous Goods [PDF, 1.4 MB] |
| CAP 03 | Reserved |
| CAP 04 | Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) [PDF, 788 KB] |
| CAP 05 | Incident and Occurrence Reporting [PDF, 512 KB] |
| CAP 06 | Leasing and Charter Arrangements [PDF, 401 KB] |
| CAP 07 | Electronic Flight Bag [PDF, 1.1 MB] |
| CAP 08 | Reserved |
| CAP 09 | Personnel Licensing [PDF, 858 KB] |
| CAP 10 | Examiners [PDF, 1.4 MB] |
| CAP 11 | PBN [PDF, 1.0 MB] VOL. 1: PBN Technology [PDF, 1.0 MB] VOL. 2: PBN Operational Approval [PDF, 2.4 MB] VOL. 3: PBN Specification Job Aids [PDF, 652 KB] |
| CAP 12 | Exemptions [PDF, 730 KB] |
| CAP 13 | Approval of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) [PDF, 1.3 MB] |
| CAP 14 | Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) [PDF, 1.2 MB] |
| CAP 15 | Approval of ANTR 147 Organisations [PDF, 2.1 MB] |
| CAP 16 | Registration of Aircraft and Certificate of Airworthiness [PDF, 878 KB] |
| CAP 17 | Voluntary Reporting Programme [PDF, 266 KB] |
| CAP 18 | Schedule of Charges Aeronautical Licensing Directorate [PDF, 409 KB] |
| CAP 19 | Prevention of Substance Abuse [PDF, 406 KB] |
| CAP 20 | Advanced Qualification Programme [PDF, 5.6 MB] |
| CAP 21 | Examinations [PDF, 205 KB] |
| CAP 22 | Authorised Medical Examiner [PDF, 709 KB] |
| CAP 23 | Flight Synthetic Training Devices [PDF, 188 KB] |
| CAP 24 | Cabin Crew [PDF, 1.9 MB] |
| CAP 25 | Maintenance Programmes [PDF, 796 KB] |
| CAP 26 | Flight Dispatcher [PDF, 511 KB] |
| CAP 27 | RVSM [PDF, 418 KB] |
| CAP 28 | High Level Airspace (HLA) [PDF, 273 KB] |
| CAP 29 | Permit to Fly [PDF, 445 KB] |
| CAP 30 | Modifications and Repairs [PDF, 443 KB] |
| CAP 31 | Aircraft Parts Authenticity [PDF, 267 KB] |
| CAP 32 | MEL Policy and Procedures Manual [PDF, 1.0 MB] |
| CAP 33 | Heads-Up Displays (HUD), Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) and Synthetic Vision Systems (SVS) [PDF, 675 KB] |
| CAP 34 | - Fatigue Management for Flight Crew [PDF, 1.3 MB] - Fatigue Risk Management System Process Guide [PDF, 1.6 MB] - Handbook - Fatigue Risk Management System [PDF, 1.2 MB] |
| CAP 35 | Aircraft Technical Log System [PDF, 379 KB] |
| CAP 36 | Aircraft Maintenance Log System [PDF, 248 KB] |
| CAP 37 | Aircraft Weight (MASS) & Balance (Centre of Gravity) [PDF, 613 KB] |
| CAP 38 | Surveillance Procedures Manual [PDF, 445 KB] |
| CAP 100 | Guidance for Instrument Flight Procedure Designer Approval [PDF, 307 KB] |
| CAP 101 | Criteria and Associated Guidelines Regulating Use of Pavements by Aircraft With An ACN Higher than the Reported PCN. [PDF, 237 KB] |
| CAP 102 | Calculation of Declared Distances [PDF, 317 KB] |
| CAP 103 | Friction Testing and Maintenance of Paved Runway Surfaces [PDF, 446 KB] |
| CAP 104 | Aeronautical Studies & Safety Risk Assessment [PDF, 549 KB] |
| CAP 105 | Guidance Material for Ensuring Aerodrome Operators take corrective action with any internal or external agency to shield non-aeronautical ground lights or a Laser emitter near the aerodrome which may endanger the safety of aircraft [PDF, 416 KB] |
| CAP 106 | Guidance on Frangibility Requirements on Installations in Aerodrome Operational Areas [PDF, 226 KB] |
| CAP 107 | Aerodrome Inspection Programme and Condition Reporting [PDF, 656 KB] |
| CAP 108 | Human factors Principle for Aerodrome Emergency Plan [PDF, 281 KB] |
| CAP 109 | Guidance for Air Traffic Control Approved Training Organization Approval [PDF, 441 KB] |
| CAP 110 | Standards for Marking and Lighting of Obstacles Outside Aerodrome / Heliport [PDF, 815 KB] |
| CAP 111 | Guidance Material on GRF for Aerodrome Operators [PDF, 1.3 MB] |
| CAP 112 | Submission of Aircraft Operator Security Programme - Foreign Airlines [PDF, 371 KB] |
Operation Instructions and Directives
| DOCUMENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ASSD/SEC/AC/02/2022 | Security Programme Submission as per BCAA CAP112: Foreign Aircraft Operator [PDF, 548 KB] |
| ASSD/SEC/AC/01/2022 | AVSEC Directive No. 1 [PDF, 58 KB] |
| Safety Directive 6/2020 | New Radio Communication System at Bahrain International Airport [PDF, 401 KB] |
| Operation Instruction 03/17 | Stakeholder Review of Information Published Via MTT Website [PDF, 215 KB] |
| Aviation Safety & Security Directive 2/17 | Oversight of Service Provider [PDF, 202 KB] |
| Aviation Safety & Security Directive 1/17 | Operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) [PDF, 47 KB] |
| Aviation Security Directive (05) | Information Control [PDF, 63 KB] |
| Aviation Security Directive 03-7/2017 | CCTV Feeds [PDF, 56 KB] |
| Aviation Security Directive 02- July 2017 | Access Control of Airside vehicles [PDF, 183 KB] |
| Operational Instruction 01/17 | Carriage and Use of Transponders by Vehicles at BIA [PDF, 107 KB] |
| Operation Instruction 04/16 | Prohibition on use/carriage of Samsung Galaxy Not [PDF, 314 KB] |
| Operation Instruction 03/16 | Prohibition on use/carriage of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone on Gulf Air aircraft [PDF, 268 KB] |
| Operation Instruction 01/15 | Notification of Accident and Incident Procedure [PDF, 1.8 MB] Dispensation Directive to Deviate from Regulations [PDF, 1.8 MB] |
Aeronautical Circulars
| DOCUMENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| AC/ALD·GEN/11/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR PART V [PDF, 377 KB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/10/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment (ANTR PART V – General Airworthiness Regulations) [PDF, 279 KB] Notice of Proposed Amendment – NPA 03/24 [PDF, 168 KB] ANTR Part V – NPA [PDF, 629 KB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/09/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR OPS 1 [PDF, 382 KB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/08/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendments (ANTR OPS 1 - Operations Aeroplane) [PDF, 354 KB] Notice of Proposed Amendment – NPA 02/24 [PDF, 211 KB] ANTR OPS 1 – NPA [PDF, 6.9 MB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/07/2024 | Approval or Acceptance Actions for Air Carrier Certifications [PDF, 3.9 MB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/06/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR OPS 3 [PDF, 397 KB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/05/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR OPS 1 [PDF, 399 KB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/04/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR M [PDF, 385 KB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/03/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment [PDF, 420 KB] - ANTR PART I [PDF, 1.6 MB] - ANTR PART II [PDF, 575 KB] - ANTR PART III [PDF, 714 KB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/02/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendments (ANTR OPS 3 - Operational Regulations - Helicopter) [PDF, 381 KB] Notice of Proposed Amendment – NPA 01/24 [PDF, 213 KB] ANTR OPS 3 – NPA [PDF, 7.0MB] |
| AC/ALD·GEN/01/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR PART V [PDF, 394 KB] |
| AC/GEN/01/2024 | Air Navigation Technical Regulation Amendment Notice : ANTR VOL II Part 9 [PDF, 698 KB] ANTR VOL II Part 18 [PDF, 573 KB] ANTR VOL III Part 3 [PDF, 5.0 MB] ANTR VOL III Part 4 [PDF, 4.1 MB] ANTR VOL III Part 5 [PDF, 678 KB] ANTR VOL III Part 10 [PDF, 1.5 MB] ANTR VOL III Part 11 [PDF, 1.0 MB] ANTR VOL III Part 16 [PDF, 1.0 MB] ANTR VOL III Part 19 [PDF, 421 KB] |
| AC/ALD·OPS/01/2024 | Carriage of Persons (Supernumeraries) without Compliance with the Passenger-Carrying Requirements [PDF, 1.0 MB] - (Cancelled – incorporated into ANTR OPS 1) |
| Circulars Archive (2015-2023) | 2023 Circulars [PDF, 170 KB] 2022 Circulars [PDF, 229 KB] 2021 Circulars [PDF, 141 KB] 2020 Circulars [PDF, 138 KB] 2019 Circulars [PDF, 354 KB] 2018 Circulars [PDF, 268 KB] 2017 Circulars [PDF, 300 KB] 2016 Circulars [PDF, 169 KB] |
| DOCUMENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Dispensation Application | Applications for Dispensation to deviate from Regulations shall only be received via submission of the form available from the link in this section. - 19 ASSD-OF-19-AANR Dispensation Request [PDF, 230 KB] - OI 03-16 dispensation [PDF, 89 KB] |
| Reporting | Submission of Mandatory Reports is possible via the following Submission of Voluntary Reports on any aviation related safety or security matter is possible via the following links (anonymously if required) - Q-Pulse Web (With Login): https://mttqp01.mtt.gov.bh/QPulse - Q-Pulse Reporting (No Login): https://mttqp01.mtt.gov.bh/QPulseWebReporting |
| Aeronautical Charge and Exemptions | Includes charging fees and exemptions for landing, parking, en-route, and freight operations. [PDF, 330 KB] |
| Enforcement Manual | Policy and procedure in regards to enforcement measures [PDF, 1.3 MB] |
Last Updated Date: 24-04-2025
