The search and rescue service in Mogadishu FIR is coordinated by Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) at the Area Control Centre (ACC) which hosts the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC). The search and rescue are coordinated in collaboration with airspace users, adjacent regional rescue coordination centers and available committed resources.
Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA)
Mogadishu,
Somalia
Tel:+2521857390
Tel:+2521857391
Tel:+2521857392
Tel:+2521857393
Email: somalia.rcc@scaa.gov.so
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The search and rescue service is responsible for SAR operations within Mogadishu FIR.
Details of related rescue units are given in Table 3.6.3 — Search and Rescue Units. In addition, various elements of the State Police organization, the merchant marine and the armed forces are also available for search and rescue missions, when required. The aeronautical, maritime and public telecommunication services are also available to the search and rescue organization.
Name of unit | Location | Facilities | Remarks |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) at ACC | 020050.25N 0451814.50E | TBN | See GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units |
Mogadishu TWR | 020050.25N 0451814.50E | TBN | See GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units |
Hargeisa TWR | 093105.12N 0440522.95E | TBN | See GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units |
Bosaso TWR | TBN | TBN | See GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units |
Berbera TWR | 102324N 0445530E | TBN | See GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units |
To be notified upon conclusion.
The SAR service assistance and facilities in Somalia are always available without charge to neighbouring States upon request to the Civil Aviation Authority when they are not engaged in search and rescue operations in their home territory.
Transmission and reception of distress messages within the Mogadishu FIR Search and Rescue are handled in accordance with ICAO Annex 10, Volume II, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.3.
Codes and abbreviations published in ICAO Doc 8400, (Abbreviations and Codes) will be used.
The frequency 121.500 MHZ is monitored continuously during the hours of service at the Area Control Centre and Flight Information Centre. It is also available at approach control unit. In addition, the aerodrome control towers serving international alternate aerodromes will, on request, guard the frequency 121.500 MHZ.
Rescue aircraft belonging to permanent Search and Rescue Units use both the call sign RESCUE and additional identification marks (ALFA, BRAVO, CHARLIE, etc.) during rescue operations.
No. | Message | Code Symbol | |||
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1 | Require assistance | ![]() | |||
2 | Require medical assistance | ![]() | |||
3 | No or Negative | ![]() | |||
4 | Yes or Affirmative | ![]() | |||
5 | Proceeding in this direction | ![]() | |||
Instructions for use:
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