Updated August 5, 2026
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA Lebanon) is Lebanon's national aviation authority under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. DGCA regulates civil aviation including unmanned aircraft operations, requiring permits and compliance with Lebanese airspace restrictions.
Overview
Full name
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
LB
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
DGCA Lebanon is the national civil aviation regulator
Drone operations require DGCA authorisation
Restricted airspace near military installations and Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
LB
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026