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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

Rules Edit History: Toronto Pearson International Airport

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Jun 2, 2026 1:54 AM Approved • Added a second shape layer mapping the broader CYYZ controlled airspace (GND to 2500 ft) to the existing airport boundary page, and updated the text to explain both zones.
Author: road (24)
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Your edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the regulations for operating drones near Toronto Pearson International Airport, including the new airspace boundaries and authorization steps. The contact information for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has been included as per your submission.
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  • 5.6 km (3 NM) certified airport radius control zone.
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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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Summary Flights within 5.6 km (3 nautical miles) of this certified airport require an Advanced Pilot Certificate and NAV CANADA authorization. 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.
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## Requirements
* **Advanced Operations Only:** Basic drone operations are strictly prohibited within 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) of this certified airport.
* **Certification Required:** Pilots must hold an Advanced Operations Pilot Certificate to operate within this controlled airspace.

## Permission Steps
* **Airspace Authorization:** Pilots must submit an official flight authorization request through NAV CANADA before flying.
* **Airport Contact:** For operational or informational inquiries, contact the Greater Toronto Airports Authority at 416-776-3056.

## Sources
* **Official Flight Mapping & Approvals:** https://navdrone.ca/
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## 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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+ * **Airport Administration:** For specific airport property questions, contact the Greater Toronto Airports Authority at 416-776-3056.
Jun 2, 2026 1:44 AM Approved • Mapped the 5.6 km (3 NM) restriction zone for Pearson International Airport (CYYZ), marked as permission required for advanced ops, and added GTAA contact information.
Author: road (24)
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Your edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the regulations for operating drones near certified airports in Canada. The contact information for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has been included as per your submission.
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  • 5.6 km (3 NM) certified airport radius control zone.
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Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — Flights within 5.6 km (3 nautical miles) of this certified airport require an Advanced Pilot Certificate and NAV CANADA authorization.
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## Requirements
* **Advanced Operations Only:** Basic drone operations are strictly prohibited within 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) of this certified airport.
* **Certification Required:** Pilots must hold an Advanced Operations Pilot Certificate to operate within this controlled airspace.

## Permission Steps
* **Airspace Authorization:** Pilots must submit an official flight authorization request through NAV CANADA before flying.
* **Airport Contact:** For operational or informational inquiries, contact the Greater Toronto Airports Authority at 416-776-3056.

## Sources
* **Official Flight Mapping & Approvals:** https://navdrone.ca/
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+ ## Requirements
+ * **Advanced Operations Only:** Basic drone operations are strictly prohibited within 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) of this certified airport.
+ * **Certification Required:** Pilots must hold an Advanced Operations Pilot Certificate to operate within this controlled airspace.
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+ ## Permission Steps
+ * **Airspace Authorization:** Pilots must submit an official flight authorization request through NAV CANADA before flying.
+ * **Airport Contact:** For operational or informational inquiries, contact the Greater Toronto Airports Authority at 416-776-3056.
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+ ## Sources
+ * **Official Flight Mapping & Approvals:** https://navdrone.ca/