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Updated December 5, 2025

Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority

The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) is the national aviation regulatory body responsible for overseeing civil aviation safety, security, and operations under Egyptian Aviation Law. ECAA regulates unmanned aircraft systems, issues flight permits and operator licenses, enforces airspace restrictions, coordinates with military authorities, and supports economic development through drone technology integration in agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure monitoring. (Alias for egyptian-civil-aviation-authority)

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority

Full Name

Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA)

Established

2002

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

EG

Alternative Names

ECAA, هيئة الطيران المدني المصرية

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Strict airspace restrictions due to security considerations and military coordination
Maximum altitude 50m AGL without special permits
No flights over government buildings, military installations, or archaeological sites
Special permits required for tourism and archaeological documentation
Coordination required with Ministry of Defense for all commercial operations
Growing support for agricultural drone applications in the Nile Delta region

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

Grams (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
ECAA Circular EAC-UAS-001REG-2January 1, 2019
Egyptian Aviation Law No. 28 of 1981REG-1January 1, 1981

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

EG

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

12/5/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority

Last updated: December 5, 2025