NCAA warns GSM providers, others to obtain permits

THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a very stern warning to all operators of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) to ensure they always obtain Aviation Height Clearance (AHC), Permits and Licenses before construction of high rise structures.

Others affected by the warning are landing facilities owners, stakeholders and the general public.

According to the NCAA, “these Permits, Aviation Height Clearance and Licences are to be obtained before the construction of the following: Tower, Telecommunication Masts, High Rise Buildings/Structures and Landing facilities.

“The landing facilities include construction of Helipad/Helideck for civil use and Heliports.”

This action, NCAA said was in line with the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (L) which empowers the authority to prohibit, regulate and remove any structure which, by virtue of its height or position, is considered to endanger the safety of aircraft operations.

In addition, the Civil Aviation Act. 2006 Part IX (30) (K) stipulates that the Authority will grant and certify licences for the construction of Helipads, Helidecks, and Heliports.