In accordance with ICAO Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services, a State needs to develop and
implement a national air traffic management contingency plan with the objective to
ensure the continued safety and supply of air navigation services in the event of
partially or total disruption of air traffic services (ATS).

This South African Contingency Plan has been developed in coordination with the
South African airspace management stakeholders and with the close co-operation
and collaboration with IATA and the civil aviation authorities and air navigation service
providers (ANSPs) responsible for the adjacent FIRs.