Definition of Aerodrome

In plain language

An aerodrome is any location where aircraft (including drones, helicopters, or seaplanes) take off, land, or are serviced. This includes frozen water surfaces and heliports.

Requirement as structured

Defines 'aerodrome' as any area of land, water, or other supporting surface designed, prepared, or equipped for the arrival, departure, movement, or servicing of aircraft, including associated buildings and equipment.

Original regulatory text

aerodrome means any area of land, water (including the frozen surface thereof) or other supporting surface used, designed, prepared, equipped or set apart for use either in whole or in part for the arrival, departure, movement or servicing of aircraft and includes any buildings, installations and equipment situated thereon or associated therewith;

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General