ENAV's personnel assures the air traffic control services as
well as other navigation services through various types of
structures which manage the different phases of flight of an
aircraft 24 hours a day.
The en route phases of cruise are guaranteed by the Air Traffic
Controllers (ATCOs) who operate in the Area Control Centers
(ACCs). The latter manage the over flights in the Italian
airspace and situated in Brindisi, Milano, Padova and Roma. These
structures manage the take off and landings and in the majority
of cases, even the approaches and departures from/to the airports
for a radius of about 20 miles.
ENAV manages the air navigation services directly in 39 Italian
airports, including the two hubs (Roma-Fiumicino and
Milano-Malpensa) and the main airports in terms of volume of
traffic.
An Air Traffic Services Reporting Office (ARO) is situated at
every Control Tower in which Air Navigation Experts (EAVs) offer
their services for: the handling of flight plans, of messages
relative to air traffic services and of information having an
aeronautical nature. Other than the activity of the control of
air traffic which provides the separation of aircraft from other
aircraft and other obstacles, ENAV carries out many other
services fundamental for the safety of air navigation.
Aeronautical Information
Publication and updating essential aeronautic information for air
traffic effectiveness (publication AIP Italia and
issuing/updating NOTAM).
Meteorology
Regular weather reports, airport forecasts and immediate
signalling of any weather conditions hazardous to flying
aircraft.
Cartography and Flight Procedures
Exclusive design and production of all air traffic procedures and
aeronautical charts (civil aviation).
Flight Inspection
Checking in-flight radio-assistance using ENAC aircraft
(Radar, VOR, DME, ILS ecc.) to determine validity of information
conveyed over radio.
Professional Training
ENAV has exclusive rights for training civil air navigation
assistant staff at the Academy.