THE TUNISIAN CIVIL AVIATION AND AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (OACA) is a commercial and industrial public establishment endowed with civil personality and financial autonomy. It is under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport and is entrusted to manage, to promote and to operate the 7 International airports in Tunisia (Tunis-Carthage, Djerba-Zarzis, Tozeur-Nefta, Sfax-Thyna, Tabarka Ain Draham, Gafsa-Ksar & Gabès Matmata). The Tunisian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority (OACA) concluded a concession contract with a private company for the operation of the International Airport of Monastir Habib Bourguiba (AIMHB) starting from january 1st 2008 in addition to the International Airport of Enfidha Hammamet in the month of May 2007. By Decree N° 98-1374 dated June 30, 1998,the present name of the Tunisian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority (OACA) has replaced that of the Tunisian Airports and ATC Authority (OPAT), created by Act 70-30 dated July 3rd, 1970.

MISSIONS OF THE TUNISIAN CIVIL AVIATION AND AIRPORTS AUTHORITY

	The Tunisian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority is charged particularly, of the following missions :
	Operation, layout and development of airports, as well as the achievement of all the necessary processes and facilities for passengers, the public, aircraft, freight and air mail in the airports ;
	Area, approach, aerodrome and ground control together with the participation in elaborating and in carrying out search and rescue plans ;
	Delivery of all documents required for aeronautical staff, aircraft and air navigation complying with the rules and regulations in force.