Civil aviation security is not an issue commonly discussed at conferences or symposia in the field of state security. This topic is only discussed as part of industry events related to civil aviation. However, it is of fundamental importance for ensuring the security of all citizens and is of key importance for the security of the state. Due to the adequate protection of civil aviation, the existing terrorist threat or threats such as organized crime, the spread of infectious diseases, human trafficking and even financial fraud are clearly reduced. Civil aviation security is regulated in detail in legal regulations, both international and domestic. It is also documented within the European Union. In Poland, however, it is not mentioned in strategic documents in the field of state security, as is the case in other countries. This situation, although it seems to be acceptable today, should be changed in the future due to the dynamic development of air transport.