Aerodrome Distance Limit for Lower-Risk BVLOS
Verified from official sourcesDrone operation categories and pilot certificates: Level 1 Complex operations - Lower-risk BVLOS operationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You must stay at least 9.3 km (5 nautical miles) away from the center of any aerodrome listed in the CFS or WAS.
Requirement as structured
Transport Canada guidance states that all lower-risk BVLOS operations must remain more than 9.3 km (five nautical miles) away from the center of aerodromes listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement or Water Aerodrome Supplement.
Original regulatory text
fly more than 9.3 km (five nautical miles) away from the center of aerodromes listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement or Water Aerodrome Supplement .
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- operation
- BVLOS
- regulatory category
- Specific