The Organization Structure

The Division is headed by a Director under which are six sections, namely as follows;

  1. Airport Planning & Development Section
  2. Supervision of Airports Construction Section
  3. Record, Research & Training Section
  4. Aerodrome Design & Standards Section
  5. Airport Safety & Certification Section
  6. Aviation Electro-Mechanical Inspection Section

Out of these sections, the Airport License & Inspection Section is directly responsible for aerodrome certification matters.

The Airport Planning & Development Section consists of four sub-sections: Planning Branch, Estimate Branch, Airports Development Branch and Finance Branch.

The Supervision of Airports Construction Section has four sub-sections: Airport Civil Work Supervision Branch, Quality Control & Inspection Branch, Building Supervision Branch and System Engineering Branch.

The Record, Research & Training Section has four sub-sections: Record, Data & International Relationship Branch, Airports Research Branch, Training, Information & Technology Branch and Finance & Account Branch.

The Airport Design & Standards Section has five sub-sections: Airport Design & Standards Branch, Airport Geometric & Structural Design Branch, Environment, Water Supply, Sanitation & Waste Water Design Branch, Airport Terminal & Infrastructure Design Branch and Architectural Design Branch.

The Airport License & Inspection Section consists of five sub-sections: Airport Licensing & Certificating/Enforcement Branch, Airport Civil Work Inspection Branch, Surveying/Testing/Estimate Inspection Branch, Airport Operation Inspection Branch and Rescue & Fire Fighting Inspection Branch.

The Aviation Electro-Mechanical Inspection Section consists of three sub-sections: Aerodrome Electric & Technique Inspection Branch, Lighting & High Voltage System Inspection Branch and Technical System Inspection Branch.

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Functions and Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and processing for approval of aerodrome manuals, on-site verification, inspection and testing of aerodrome systems, facilities and equipment;
  • Developing and reviewing of the national standards and practices for aerodrome design, operation and maintenance, and engineering specifications;
  • Developing and issuing orders, requirements, advisory circulars and guidance material relating to aerodrome standards and safety;
  • Reviewing master plans and designs for new and existing aerodromes, to ensure compliance with the requirements of the ICAO SARPs and national standards;
  • Notifying the Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) of the certified aerodrome data and reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying the AIS of the changes to be made in AIS publications;
  • Coordinating with the AIS, Security Division, other agencies and service providers such as air traffic services;
  • Implementation of aerodrome certification;
  • Conducting periodic inspection of the aerodrome physical characteristics, facilities, equipment, operating procedures and aerodrome operator’s safety management system;
  • Reviewing the aerodrome operator’s safety audit reports and actions there on;
  • Making recommendation for grant or refusal of an aerodrome certificate according to MCAR Part – 139;
  • Assessment of obstacle limitation surface (OLS) and control of obstacles around the aerodromes.
  • Developing and collecting of ICAO documents and guidance materials relating to aerodromes.
  • Conducting compliance of the airport construction activities, supervision and quality control;
  • Providing necessary trainging for techanical staff and aerodrome inspectors
  • Considering environmental impact at the aerodromes.
  • Developing guidelines for aeronautical study and risk assessment;
  • Development of Airports by allowing private sector participation encouraging airports;
  • Notifying differences to the ICAO if any differences exit between ICAO SARPs and national regulations;
  • Enforcement of all aerodrome in compliance with MCAR Part 139.

Airports In Myanmar

There are 71 Airports in Myanmar. Out of these 32 operational airports including 3 international airports. Schedule flights are operated at 29 airports. Three International Airports namely Yangon,  Mandalay and Naypyitaw which are managed by private sector. The rest 29 domestic airports are managed by Department of Civil Aviation.

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Aerodrome Certification

Objectives

  • Aerodrome Safety
  • Prevention of accidents
  • Reduction and elimination of deficiencies
  • Implementation of ICAO SARs, national standards and procedures.
  • Compliance with Annex-14 obligation

Aerodrome Certification Process

Dealing with Expression of Interest

The Department of Civil Aviation must be satisfied that the operation of an aerodrome at the place specified in the application will not endanger the safety of aircraft. The flying operation assessment shall be made prior to assessing formal application. If the results of this assessment are positive, formal application can be proceed.

Accessing a Formal Application

  • Applicants must submit one copy of the Aerodrome Manual with their application.
  • The Aerodrome Manual must comply with MCAR-Part 139 regarding its contents and completeness.
  • The Aerodrome Manual must comply with MCAR-Part 139 regarding its contents and completeness.

Accessing the Aerodrome Facilities

  • This assessment include lighting, visual aids and navigational aids

Issuing or Refusing an Aerodrome Certificate

This certificate is granted if the result of the assessment of the application is successful.

The certificate is refused if the assessment show that the applicant has not corrected all deficiencies.

Application Form

Obstacle Control Mechanism

In exercise of the power conferred by section 5 (A) (c) of the Myanmar Aircraft Act 1934, Ministry of Transport and Communications issued order no.(171/2010) on 10 August 2010 for obstacle control to ensure the implementation of requirements relating to the group of obstacle limitation surfaces at and around aerodromes. The Ministry order was amended on 22 July 2019 as Order No. 136/2019

  • Outer Horizontal Surface
  • Conical Surface
  • Inner Horizontal Surface
  • Approach Surface
  • Inner Approach Surface
  • Surface
  • Inner Transitional Surface
  • Balked Landing System
  • Take-off Climb Surface

Ministrial Notification on Control of Obstacle (2019)

 

International Airport in Myanmar

Yangon International Airport

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Location                                    16° 54' 26.15888" N,        96° 07' 59.65866" E        

Runway Dimension                      (11200 ft x 200 ft)

Runway Strength                        56/R/C/X/T

Passenger Terminal                   

Terminal 1                                 (1073 ft x 318 ft) ( 4 Storey )

Terminal 2                                 (830 ft x 206 ft) ( 2 Storey )

Terminal 3                                 (590 ft x 184 ft)  ( 4 Storey )

Mandalay International Airport

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Location                                    21° 41’ 33.83007" N,        95° 58’ 38.84066" E        

Runway Dimension                      (14000 ft x 200 ft)

Runway Strength                        55/R/A/W/T

Passenger Terminal                    ( 738 ft x 92 ft ) + ( 322 ft x 324 ft )

Naypyitaw International Airport

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Location                                    19° 37' 24.8”N, 96° 12' 03.6”E       

Runway Dimension                      (12000 ft x 200 ft)

Runway Strength                        56/R/A/W/T

Passenger Terminal                    (738 ft x 92 ft ) ( 2 Storey )

Myanmar Civil Aviation Requirements (MCAR) relating to Aerodromes

 

Myanmar Civil Aviation Requirements (MCAR) relating to Aerodromes

Operating Manuals, Handbooks, Procedures and Guidelines

Advisory Circulars

Head of Division

U Hla Phone Zaw
Director

Tel: 95 1 533002
Fax: 95 1 533016
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