About Us
Our Vision
To be recognized for excellence in air navigation service provision.
Our Mission
DC-ANSP is the autonomous and professional air navigation service provider which guarantees safety, environmental sustainability and efficiency to the stakeholders of the Curaçao FIR.
"Guiding the skies safely since 2006"
DC-ANSP was founded as Netherlands Antilles Air Traffic Control (“NAATC”) which was incorporated in Curaçao on 9 February 2005 and became operational on 1 April 2006.
DC-ANSP is an Air Navigation Service Provider (“ANSP”) which is responsible for the Air Traffic Services (“ATS”) within the Curaçao Flight Information Region (FIR).
DC-ANSP operates 3 air traffic control facilities: an Area Control Centre located in Curaçao and two Aerodrome Control Towers, one located at Hato International Airport (Hato Control Tower) and the other one located at Bonaire International Airport (Flamingo Control Tower).
DC-ANSP has to adhere to binding treaties and decisions of international organizations as well as local regulations of Curaçao and Bonaire, that effect the performance of the public duties of the company.
Governance
DC-ANSP has three Shareholders (Government of Curacao, St. Maarten and The Netherlands). The shareholders are responsible for monitoring the objectives and the performance of the company through the Supervisory Board.
In conformity with the articles of incorporation, DC-ANSP is being managed by a Director General, under the supervision of a Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board members are appointed by the General Meeting of Shareholders in compliance with the profiles approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders.
Organizational Structure of DC-ANSP
Organization
The organizational structure of DC-ANSP consists of the Supervisory Board, the Director General and the operational and business supporting departments.
International Collaboration
DC-ANSP became a member of the global community of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) in 2008. CANSO is the global voice of air traffic management, representing the interests of the Air Navigation Service Providers worldwide. DC-ANSP is one of the founders of the CANSO Latin-America and Caribbean region that was founded in 2011.
