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Electronic Service Level Agreement

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is committed to the continuous enhancement of the quality of its electronic services, in line with the directives of the wise leadership aimed at increasing beneficiary satisfaction. This is achieved through the provision of comprehensive and easily accessible e-services via the Authority’s electronic portal and smart devices, with the highest standards of efficiency and speed.

Please note that the specified service delivery time does not include the period required to complete any missing information or documents by the beneficiary, nor does it include the time required for processing by third-party entities (e.g., other government bodies), if the nature of the service necessitates their involvement.

Beneficiaries are required to review and comply with the specific requirements of each service as detailed in the Electronic Services Manual. GACA continuously updates and adds new services to the available list.

For more information about all electronic services, please visit Electronic Services Link.

1. Assistance and Support

The GACA website offers comprehensive content to support and assist the largest possible number of visitors. This includes:

2. Privacy and Confidentiality

GACA places the utmost importance on the privacy and confidentiality of beneficiary information. Adherence to the privacy policy is a fundamental condition for using the electronic portal.

To view the full Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Page

3. Communication and Participation Channels

Beneficiaries may contact GACA and submit inquiries or complaints through the following:

Digital Services

# Service Execution Time Availability Service Link
1 Approval to Establish a Helipad 40 working days 24/7 Service Link
2 Approval to Establish a Water Airport 40 working days 24/7 Service Link
3 Airport Authorization Certificate 120 working days 24/7 Service Link
4 Helipad Authorization Certificate 120 working days 24/7 Service Link
5 Approval to Provide Consulting Services for New Airport Establishment 30 working days 24/7 Service Link
6 Request Permission for Temporary Helipad Use 20 working days 24/7 Service Link
7 Approval to Provide Consulting Services for New Helipad Establishment 30 working days 24/7 Service Link
8 Approval or Acceptance of Manuals or Programs (Airports) 30 working days 24/7 Service Link
9 Approval of Key Administrative Position 10 working days 24/7 Service Link
10 Approval of Key Administrative Position 10 working days 24/7 Service Link
11 Aircraft Registration 1–3 working days 24/7 Service Link
12 Request for Aircraft Registration Mark Reservation 1 working day 24/7 Service Link
13 Request for Design Change Approval – Minor 10 business days 24/7 Service Link
14 Request for Supplemental Type Certificate 140 business days 24/7 Service Link
15 Request for Supplemental Type Certificate – Letter of Intent 10 business days 24/7 Service Link
16 Request for Type Acceptance Certificate 10 business days 24/7 Service Link
17 Allocation of 24-bit Address for Saudi Aircraft with Mode S Transponder 1 business day 24/7 Service Link
18 License Certificate for GACA-Registered Aircraft – Part 91 1 business day 24/7 Service Link
19 License Certificate for Foreign-Registered Aircraft – Part 91 1 business day 24/7 Service Link
20 Change of Aircraft Registration Mark 1–3 working days 24/7 Service Link
21 Change of Aircraft Ownership 1–3 working days 24/7 Service Link
22 Conformity Check for Adding Aircraft to Operational Specs – General Aviation 5 days (incl. docs review) 24/7 Service Link
23 Conformity Check for Adding Aircraft to Operational Specs – Air Carrier 5 days (incl. docs review) 24/7 Service Link
24 Aircraft Deregistration 1–3 working days 24/7 Service Link
25 Approval for Major Design Change 10 business days 24/7 Service Link
26 Foreign Air Operator Certificate – GACAR 129 (Initial) 3 business weeks 24/7 Service Link
27 Foreign Air Operator Certificate – GACAR 129 (Renewal) 5 business days 24/7 Service Link
28 Risk Report Notification Electronically confirmed 24/7 Service Link
29 Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness (Initial) 10 business days 24/7 Service Link
30 Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness for Aircraft Export 10 business days 24/7 Service Link
31 Issuance of Radio License for Aircraft 3 business days 24/7 Service Link
32 LSA – Initial Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft 12 business days 24/7 Service Link
33 LSA – Renewal of Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft 12 business days 24/7 Service Link
34 LSA – Initial Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft 12 business days 24/7 Service Link
35 LSA – Renewal of Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft 12 business days 24/7 Service Link
36 LSA – Light-Sport Aircraft Registration Certificate 1–3 working days 24/7 Service Link
37 Maintenance Program Escalation 2 business days 24/7 Service Link
38 Review or Acceptance of Operations Manual Programs 10 business days 24/7 Service Link
39 Repair Design Approval – Letter of Intent 10 business days 24/7 Service Link
40 Acceptance of Safety Management System Manual (Initial/Modifications) 60 days 24/7 Service Link
41 Service Difficulty Reporting System – Air Carrier 2 days 24/7 Service Link
42 Service Difficulty Reporting System – General Aviation 2 days 24/7 Service Link

Last Update Date For Page Content : 12/01/2026 13:58 Saudi Arabia Time

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