[7][8] The Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia is a semi independent agency of the Colombian Ministry of Transport.

[13] The agency was still part of the Ministry of War, but had gained more independence in management and finances, and was now in charge of the operations of aerodromes, airways, aeronautic radiocommunications, meteorology, and oversight.

On 18 October 1951 a change of name and command was implemented during the administration of President Laureano Gómez, who by means of Decree 1956 of 1951, created the National Department of Civil Aviation (Departamento Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil), replacing the name and placing it under the authority of the Ministry of Public Works.

[13] In 1992 the DAAC merged with the National Aeronautic Fund (Fondo Aeronáutico Nacional), broadening its services and responsibilities.

[13] On 30 December 1993, the Colombian Congress passed Law 105 of 1993,[13] which created the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia.