The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM) |
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Aeronautical Information: Canada |
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Designated Authorities1. Civil Aviation
2. Meteorology
3. Customs
4. Immigration
5. Health
6. Animal Quarantine
7. Plant Quarantine
8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges
9. Aircraft Accident Investigation
Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)1. AIS Headquarters
2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)
Air Traffic Services (ATS)1. Responsible Service
2. ATS Units Contact List
Airports of Entry (AOE)Designated International Airports in Country
The categories of airports are:
Airport LinksCharlottetown - Charlottetown Airport Edmonton - Edmonton Airports Regional Authority Fort St. John - Fort Saint John Airport Halifax - Halifax International Airport Hamilton - Hamilton International Airport Langley - Langley Regional Airport London - London International Airport Moncton - Greater Moncton Airport Montreal - Dorval International Airport Montreal - Mirabel International Airport Oshawa - Oshawa Municipal Airport Ottawa - Ottawa International Airport Peterborough - Peterborough Municipal Airport Pitt Meadows - Pitt Meadows Regional Airport Prince George - Prince George Airport Regina - Regina Airport Authority Saskatoon - Saskatoon Airport Authority Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Ste. Marie Airport St. John's - St. John's International Airport Authority Sydney - Sydney Airport Authority Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay International Airports Authority Toronto - Greater Toronto Airports Authority Vancouver - Boundary Bay Airport Vancouver - Vancouver International Airport Victoria - Victoria International Airport Winnipeg International Airports Authority World Aero Data -- Canada Airports Aeronautical Information Publication1. Available OnlineAdditional Remarks1. United States International Aviation Restrictions2. Further Entry Requirements1. Private aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, a flight plan must be on file. 2. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for technical reasons (not traffic stops) are required to obtain the authorization of Transport Canada (LIOC) at least 72 hours in advance of flight. 3. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes must also be licensed or otherwise authorized by the Air Transport Committee of the Canadian Transport Commission, Ottawa, Ontario KIA, ON9 (TELEX: 053-4254). 4. Transborder Flights: a flight between Canada and the United States. a. Flights from the United States to Canada. Pilots must land at a Canada Customs authorized Airport of Entry (AOE). Canada Customs does not require citizenship information on flight plans. Note- Aerodromes which are designated as an AOE with Customs services available are indicated in the aerodrome/facility directory of the Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) or the Water Aerodrome Supplement (WAS). ADCUS notification on flight plans are no longer accepted, and pilots must make their own customs arrangements by calling 1-888-226-7277 or 1-888-CANPASS, (See AIP Canada FAL 2.3.3).Pilots are also cautioned that for flight arrivals outside of the established hours, the provision of Customs services may not always be available. Where available, call-out charges may be levied. b. ADCUS - Flights from Canada to the United States. ADCUS (advise Customs) service is available for transborder flights from Canada to the United States. The ADCUS service provides that a pilot, when filing a flight plan for a flight to certain U.S. airports, may request that the Customs services be notified of the ETA of the aircraft through the appropriate airport tower or FSS. This may be done by adding the abbreviation, ADCUS in the other information portion of the flight plan to indicate that Customs are to be notified. When using "ADCUS" aerodromes, pilots should understand that flight plans bearing the advice ADCUS are not forwarded to Customs until the aircraft departs. Note 1- Flight plans to U.S. airports from Canada must include the number of U.S. and non-U.S. citizens on the flight. Even though ADCUS is still accepted on flight plans to the U.S., the ADCUS remark in the flight plan may not be sufficient notice for some U.S. airports. At least one hour advance notice of arrival must be provided. The aircraft operator is solely responsible for insuring that Customs receives notification. It may be preferable to contact the Customs office by telephone to advise them directly of the estimated time of arrival. Note 2- For transborder flights (Canada to United States) of less than one hour duration, pilots must make their own Customs arrangements. Pilots are advise to contact the nearest communication facility when actually crossing the border to ensure that Customs notification has been actioned. c. CANPASS - Private Aircraft Program. Travelers on a Canadian or U.S. registered private-owned, company-owned, or small charter aircraft carrying no more than 15 passengers, arriving directly from the United States, must use a telephone reporting system to receive permission from a Customs or an Immigration officer to enter Canada. They must call 1-888-CANPASS at least 1 (one) hour, but not more than 72 hours, before flying into Canada. For flights commencing outside the geographical areas covered under the 1-888-CANPASS number, refer to the Customs Section of the Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) for appropriate telephone numbers. Note- Where, due to weather conditions or other emergency, the aircraft lands at a site not designated as a customs report location, the pilot shall call 1-888-CANPASS or the nearest Royal Canadian Mounted Policy (RCMP) office as soon as possible. (1) Permit holders: (a) Must contact 1-888-CANPASS, at least 1 hour, but not more than 72 hours, before entering Canada. (b) Can arrive at any approved Airport of Entry during airport hours of operation. (NOTE: Most municipally owned airports and some privately owned public-use airport may qualify if located within 100KM of Customs service.) (c) Must inform the Customs officer of the estimated time of arrival, airport of destination, CANPASS - Private Aircraft permit number, birth date, citizenship, and purpose and length of stay in Canada for travelers who are not returning residents. (2) Non-permit holders: (a) Must arrive during Customs office hours at a designated Airport of Entry. (b) Must contact 1-888-CANPASS at least 1 (one) hour, but not more than 72 hours, before entering Canada, and provide the estimated time of arrival, as well as their destination. (c) Will be required to provide: full name, birth date, and citizenship for each person on board; purpose and length of stay in Canada, if travelers are not returning residents; and passport and visa details, if applicable. (d) Upon arrival at destination, must telephone 1-888-CANPASS a second time to inform an officer of their arrival. The Customs officer will advise if the non-permit holders are free to leave the area and enter Canada, or if they must wait for Customs and Immigration officers for completion of documentation or a routine inspection. Note- Any aircraft with a mix of permit and nonpermit holders must follow the procedures listed in AIP Canada FAL 2.3.3(b). 5. Penalties for non-compliance or misrepresentation may range from loss of preapproved privileges to seizure of the aircraft and or criminal protection. 6. For more information on the CANPASS - Private Aircraft Program, Call 1-800-461-9999. 7. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft are not required to submit a General Declaration or equivalent document to Customs when the deplaning passengers and crew are processed by Customs personnel and all cargo carried in this connection is reported on a cargo control document acceptable to Canadian Customs. In addition, private aircraft are not required to submit a General Declaration; however, they are required to report verbally to Customs, and aircraft may be recorded on a specified Canadian Customs-supplied form to ensure adequate control of the aircraft while it is in Canada. Where Custom procedures are enforced by a party other than Customs, i.e., Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers or employees of a Canadian government agency, the General Declaration will be required. No documents are required for departing Canada. 8. Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required. Minors (under 16) traveling alone or in someone else’s custody must present written
authorization, signed before a notary, from the parent(s) or guardian. Visas are not required. Canadian immigration officials at ports of entry will issue persons planning to stay longer than 180
days a visitor’s record. Anyone with a criminal record (including a DWI charge) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate General before travel. U.S. citizens entering Canada
from a third country must have a valid passport. For student or business travel, check with the Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202/682-1740) or nearest Consulate
General: CA (213/346-2701), MI (313/567-2085), NY (212/596-1700 or 716/858-9501), or WA (206/443-1375).
3. Corporate Aircraft ConstraintsCabotage of residents and nonresidents permitted only if it is not the primary purpose of the international flights. Canadian-origin passengers should be accompanied by passengers being transported internationally. Foreign corporate aircraft can operate freely in Canada only by applying for temporary entry to Canadian Customs and paying fee of one-sixtieth of value of aircraft. Pilots may wish to send detailed description of flight to Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise Branch, Ottawa, before arrival in order to receive a useful confirming letter. 4. Special Notices1. Pilots entering Canadian airspace should be aware that certain Canadian Regulations differ from U.S. regulations and should pay special attention to those sections of the Canadian AIP and its IFR and VFR charts and Supplements pertaining to aviation regulations, single-engine aircraft operation in Northern Canada, flight plan requirements, flights into sparsely populated areas, transatlantic flight departing from Canada and the use of military and environment weather stations aerodromes. 2. Operators of aircraft should obtain permission from Provincial authorities should they wish to carry fire-arms as part of their equipment. Regardless of circumstances, permission to carry small arms will not be granted. 3. A tourist who is a holder of a U.S. Pilot license may fly a Canadian registered aircraft after: a) obtaining the validation of this license; b) obtaining a Canadian Private Pilot License; or c) obtaining a Canadian Limited Term Private Pilot license. More information can be found on Transport Canada web page: www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/general/personel/geninfe.htm www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/general/personel/foreign/fore.htm 4. Province of Ontario: Nonresident camping and/or fire permits may be required on Crown Lands in the Province of Ontario. No nonresident can legally camp or build a fire without first having obtained a camping and/or a fire permit. These permits may be obtained from District Offices of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) or designated Ranger Stations. MNR phone: (416) 314-2000. 5. Any aircraft departing the U.S. and carrying passengers or cargo for hire must clear U.S. Customs at a Customs staffed airport. If only carrying passengers into Canada for hire, or departing to pick up passengers for hire in Canada and not carrying cargo, approval of clearance may be applied for by telephone, when in the discretion of the Customs officer, considerations of distance, expense or emergency are present. 6. Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International airport (CYYZ) has been designated a high density airport. Consult latest edition of Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) and Canada Air Pilot (CAP) for operational restrictions. Please contact Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) at:
5. Importation of endangered species (plant, animal and by-products)
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