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Drone Rules for Toronto Pearson International Airport

Mississauga, Ontario (ON) • Canada
6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2, Canada
Lat: 43.6798 • Lng: -79.6284
Air Permission required Last updated: Jun 2, 2026
Summary
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Drone flights within both the 5.6 km inner airport zone and the broader Toronto Pearson (CYYZ) controlled airspace require an Advanced Operations Certificate and NAV CANADA authorization.

Toronto Pearson Airspace Boundaries

  • Inner Airport Zone: Basic drone flights are strictly prohibited within a 5.6 km (3 NM) radius of the airport center. Advanced operators require direct coordination.
  • Broader Controlled Airspace: The massive outer zone represents the controlled airspace extending from the ground (GND) up to 2500 feet AMSL.

Requirements & Flight Authorization

  • Pilot Certification: To operate a drone anywhere inside either of these mapped boundaries, you must possess an Advanced Operations Pilot Certificate.
  • NAV CANADA Clearance: You must submit a flight plan and obtain explicit digital airspace authorization via NAV CANADA prior to takeoff.

Contacts & Resources

  • Official Portal: Visit https://navdrone.ca/ to check active airspace restrictions and submit your CYYZ authorization requests.
  • Airport Administration: For specific airport property questions, contact the Greater Toronto Airports Authority at 416-776-3056.
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  • 5.6 km (3 NM) certified airport radius control zone.
  • CYYZ Controlled Airspace extending from surface (GND) to 2500 ft AMSL.
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