Prohibition of Interference with Aerodrome Traffic Patterns

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.47Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

When flying near any aerodrome listed in the Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) or Water Aerodrome Supplement (WAS), you must ensure your drone does not interfere with manned aircraft flying in the established traffic pattern.

Requirement as structured

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft at or near an aerodrome listed in the Canada Flight Supplement or the Water Aerodrome Supplement in a manner that could interfere with an aircraft operating in the established traffic pattern.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft at or near an aerodrome that is listed in the Canada Flight Supplement or the Water Aerodrome Supplement in a manner that could interfere with an aircraft operating in the established traffic pattern.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General