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LAWS AND REGULATIONS

As the governing body overseeing all aspects of aviation, the CAA is mandated to sets laws, regulations, and guidelines for the conduct of all aviation operations as well as ensuring compliance with international conventions, treaties, and standard.

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Aeronautical Circulars
DOCUMENTDESCRIPTION
AC-ALD.OPS-01-2025Advisory for excursing extreme caution over the airspace of India and Pakistan [PDF, 307 KB]
AC/ALD·GEN/11/2024Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR PART V [PDF, 377 KB]
AC/ALD·GEN/10/2024Air 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/09/2024Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR OPS 1 [PDF, 382 KB]
AC/ALD·GEN/08/2024Air 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/07/2024Approval or Acceptance Actions for Air Carrier Certifications [PDF, 3.9 MB]
AC/ALD·GEN/06/2024Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR OPS 3 [PDF, 397 KB]
AC/ALD·GEN/05/2024Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR OPS 1 [PDF, 399 KB]
AC/ALD·GEN/04/2024Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR M [PDF, 385 KB]
AC/ALD·GEN/03/2024Air 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/02/2024Air 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/01/2024Air Navigation Technical Regulations Amendment – ANTR PART V [PDF, 394 KB]
AC/GEN/01/2024Air 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]
Operation Instructions and Directives
DOCUMENTDESCRIPTION
ASSD/SEC/AC/02/2022Security Programme Submission as per BCAA CAP112: Foreign Aircraft Operator [PDF, 548 KB]
ASSD/SEC/AC/01/2022AVSEC Directive No. 1 [PDF, 58 KB]
Safety Directive 6/2020New Radio Communication System at Bahrain International Airport [PDF, 401 KB]
Operation Instruction 03/17Stakeholder Review of Information Published Via MTT Website [PDF, 215 KB]
Aviation Safety & Security Directive 2/17Oversight of Service Provider [PDF, 202 KB]
Aviation Safety & Security Directive 1/17Operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) [PDF, 47 KB]
Aviation Security Directive (05)Information Control [PDF, 63 KB]
Aviation Security Directive 03-7/2017CCTV Feeds [PDF, 56 KB]
Aviation Security Directive 02- July 2017Access Control of Airside vehicles [PDF, 183 KB]
Operational Instruction 01/17Carriage and Use of Transponders by Vehicles at BIA [PDF, 107 KB]
Operation Instruction 04/16Prohibition on use/carriage of Samsung Galaxy Not [PDF, 314 KB]
Operation Instruction 03/16Prohibition on use/carriage of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone on Gulf Air aircraft [PDF, 268 KB]
Operation Instruction 01/15Notification of Accident and Incident Procedure [PDF, 1.8 MB]
Dispensation Directive to Deviate from Regulations [PDF, 1.8 MB]
 
LawsDescription
Civil Aviation LawThe 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 LawProvides regulations pertaining to the Civil Aviation Law [PDF, 405 KB] .
Legislative Decree No. 24 for the year 2023Amending 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 -2016Outlines fees related to aviation services  [PDF, 321 KB].
Passengers’ rightsOutlines the passengers’ rights in issues related to flight delays, cancellations or time changes  [PDF, 207 KB].
Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) - Volume 1
REGULATIONSDESCRIPTION
Part 1Definitions and abbreviations [PDF, 1.6 MB].
Part 2

General Regulations - ANTR Part II [PDF, 575 KB]
(including Flight Dispatcher, Powered Lift, Glider, Free Balloon and Airship)

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 3General 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 6Aircraft accident and incident investigation  [PDF, 751 KB].
 Revision status  [PDF, 195 KB].
Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) - Volume 2
REGULATIONSDESCRIPTION
ANTR/VOL II-PART 17Security [PDF, 578 KB]
ANTR/VOL II-PART 18Dangerous Goods [PDF, 651 KB]
ANTR.VOL II-PART 9Facilitation [PDF, 3.5 MB]
Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) - Volume 3
REGULATIONSDESCRIPTION
ANTR Vol III Part 3Meteorological Services for Air Navigation [PDF, 5.2 MB]
ANTR Vol III Part 4Aeronautical Charts [PDF, 4.6 MB]
ANTR Vol III Part 5Units of Measurement to be Used in Air and Ground Operations [PDF, 681 KB]
ANTR Vol III Part 10Aeronautical Telecommunications - Communication Procedures [PDF, 1.5 MB]
ANTR Vol III Part 11Air Traffic Services [PDF, 960 KB]
ANTR Vol III Part 12Search 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 15Aeronautical Information Services [PDF, 796 KB]
ANTR Vol III Part 16Environmental Protection [PDF, 354 KB]
ANTR Vol III Part 19Safety Management [PDF, 994 KB]
Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) - Volume 4
REGULATIONSDESCRIPTION
ANTR IV Part 14Aerodromes [PDF, 1.8 MB]
Other Regulations
REGULATIONSDESCRIPTION
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 RegulationsSpecifies 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 ManualProvides 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 RequirementsProvides 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 ObstaclesA guideline with recommendations on how to mark/light objects and structures. [PDF, 902 KB]
Prohibited ItemsList 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 01Air Operator Certification [PDF, 599 KB]
CAP 02Dangerous Goods [PDF, 1.4 MB]
CAP 03Reserved
CAP 04Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) [PDF, 788 KB]
CAP 05Incident and Occurrence Reporting [PDF, 512 KB]
CAP 06Leasing and Charter Arrangements [PDF, 401 KB]
CAP 07Electronic Flight Bag [PDF, 1.1 MB]
CAP 08Reserved
CAP 09Personnel Licensing [PDF, 858 KB]
CAP 10Examiners [PDF, 1.4 MB]
CAP 11PBN [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 12Exemptions [PDF, 730 KB]
CAP 13Approval of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) [PDF, 1.3 MB]
CAP 14Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) [PDF, 1.2 MB]
CAP 15Approval of ANTR 147 Organisations [PDF, 2.1 MB]
CAP 16Registration of Aircraft and Certificate of Airworthiness [PDF, 878 KB]
CAP 17Voluntary Reporting Programme [PDF, 266 KB]
CAP 18Schedule of Charges Aeronautical Licensing Directorate [PDF, 409 KB]
CAP 19Prevention of Substance Abuse [PDF, 406 KB]
CAP 20Advanced Qualification Programme [PDF, 5.6 MB]
CAP 21Examinations [PDF, 205 KB]
CAP 22Authorised Medical Examiner [PDF, 709 KB]
CAP 23Flight Synthetic Training Devices [PDF, 188 KB]
CAP 24Cabin Crew [PDF, 1.9 MB]
CAP 25Maintenance Programmes [PDF, 796 KB]
CAP 26Flight Dispatcher [PDF, 511 KB]
CAP 27RVSM [PDF, 418 KB]
CAP 28High Level Airspace (HLA) [PDF, 273 KB]
CAP 29Permit to Fly [PDF, 445 KB]
CAP 30Modifications and Repairs [PDF, 443 KB]
CAP 31Aircraft Parts Authenticity [PDF, 267 KB]
CAP 32MEL Policy and Procedures Manual [PDF, 1.0 MB]
CAP 33Heads-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 35Aircraft Technical Log System [PDF, 379 KB]
CAP 36Aircraft Maintenance Log System [PDF, 248 KB]
CAP 37Aircraft Weight (MASS) & Balance (Centre of Gravity) [PDF, 613 KB]
CAP 38Surveillance Procedures Manual [PDF, 445 KB]
CAP 100Guidance for Instrument Flight Procedure Designer Approval [PDF, 307 KB]
CAP 101Criteria and Associated Guidelines Regulating Use of Pavements by Aircraft With An ACN Higher than the Reported PCN. [PDF, 237 KB]
CAP 102Calculation of Declared Distances [PDF, 317 KB]
CAP 103Friction Testing and Maintenance of Paved Runway Surfaces [PDF, 446 KB]
CAP 104Aeronautical Studies & Safety Risk Assessment [PDF, 549 KB]
CAP 105Guidance 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 106Guidance on Frangibility Requirements on Installations in Aerodrome Operational Areas [PDF, 226 KB]
CAP 107Aerodrome Inspection Programme and Condition Reporting [PDF, 656 KB]
CAP 108Human factors Principle for Aerodrome Emergency Plan [PDF, 281 KB]
CAP 109Guidance for Air Traffic Control Approved Training Organization Approval [PDF, 441 KB]
CAP 110Standards for Marking and Lighting of Obstacles Outside Aerodrome / Heliport  [PDF, 815 KB]
CAP 111Guidance Material on GRF for Aerodrome Operators [PDF, 1.3 MB]
CAP 112Submission of Aircraft Operator Security Programme - Foreign Airlines [PDF, 371 KB]
DOCUMENTDESCRIPTION
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 ExemptionsIncludes charging fees and exemptions for landing, parking, en-route, and freight operations. [PDF, 330 KB]
Enforcement ManualPolicy and procedure in regards to enforcement measures [PDF, 1.3 MB]

Last Updated Date: 10-05-2025

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