Can I fly an Ultralight in restricted airspace?

Frequently Asked Questions

A person may operate an ultra-light aeroplane in controlled airspace:

  • (a) within five nautical miles from the centre of an airport or heliport or within a control zone of an uncontrolled airport where the person has obtained permission from the airport or heliport operator;
  • (b) within a control zone of a controlled airport where the person has obtained an air traffic control clearance by two-way radio voice communication from the air traffic control unit of the airport; or
  • (c) where the aircraft is a basic ultra-light aeroplane, in Class E airspace other than the airspace that is described in paragraph (a) or (b), if
  • (i) the aeroplane is equipped with a portable or fixed altimeter, and
  • (ii) in the case of a cross-country flight, the aeroplane is equipped with a portable or fixed magnetic compass or global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver; or
  • (d) where the aircraft is an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, if the aeroplane is equipped in accordance with section 605.14 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations

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