Definition of Airport

Verified from official sources
A-2, s. 3Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

An airport is a certified aerodrome. Drone operations near airports are subject to stricter regulatory controls than operations near basic, uncertified aerodromes.

Requirement as structured

Defines 'airport' as an aerodrome that has an active Canadian aviation document in force.

Original regulatory text

airport means an aerodrome in respect of which a Canadian aviation document is in force;

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General