Minimum Distance from Military Aerodromes

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

In plain language

You must not fly any drone within 3 nautical miles of a military aerodrome (operated by the Minister of National Defence) unless you have explicit authorization from the Department of National Defence (DND).

Requirement as structured

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft if the aircraft is at a distance of less than three nautical miles from the centre of an aerodrome operated under the authority of the Minister of National Defence unless authorized by the Department of National Defence.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft if the aircraft is at a distance of less than three nautical miles from the centre of an aerodrome operated under the authority of the Minister of National Defence unless authorized to do so by the Department of National Defence.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General