Drone Rules for John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
Hamilton Airport sits inside Class D controlled airspace from the surface to 4500 ft (3700 ft AAE). Drone flights here require NAV CANADA authorization and must follow all controlled‑airspace rules.
At this location, Hamilton Airport (CYHM) is designated Class D controlled airspace from the surface to 4500 ft (3700 ft AAE), covering the full radius published in the NAV CANADA Designated Airspace Handbook. Drone pilots must obtain NAV CANADA authorization before flying and must hold the required Transport Canada certification and a drone approved for controlled airspace. Operations may be limited or denied based on airport traffic, runway use, or safety considerations, and the rule applies at all times within 7 nautical miles of the center of the airport.