We oversee all civil aviation security matters, including investigating security breaches, and assessing and approving the security programmes of aviation businesses.
We supply security advice to industry and the aviation community, including operators of non-certificated aerodromes. We also conduct security-related audits of certificated aerodromes, airlines, regulated air cargo agents, air traffic service providers, and aviation security service providers.
Security-related enquiries about certification, Civil Aviation Rules, and security awareness training should be directed to security@caa.govt.nz.
Read more about airport ID cards and applications for security check determinations.
Operational matters should be referred to AvSec at the airport concerned.
From 5 April 2025 airport security signs need to be current under the Civil Aviation Act 2023, which replaces the 1990 Act.
Signage erected under the Civil Aviation Act 1990 needs to be either updated or replaced to ensure that it remains legally valid.
Aerodromes and Security Designated Navigation Installations are responsible for erecting signs which designate operational areas, and security areas.
All signs must have penalties and references to the 1990 Act either removed or covered by 5 April 2025.
In most instances, this can be achieved by placing a sticker over the unwanted wording – that is the reference to the 1990 Act and the penalties. However, new signage is available – see below.
Where completely new signs are required due to changes in the 2023 Act, this can be done within a reasonable timeframe after 5 April 2025.
If you have queries or want to discuss further, please contact us on signs@caa.govt.nz.
New signs can be ordered directly from Frampton Signs (external link)
If you have any questions about this topic, use our contact form, or email security@caa.govt.nz
