Drone Rules for Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital
Drone flights near Sacré-Cœur Hospital Heliport (CSZ8) are restricted due to active medical helicopter operations and may require authorization depending on the surrounding airspace and flight location.
Detailed Rules: Drone operations within 1 nautical mile in the vicinity of Sacré-Cœur Hospital Heliport (CSZ8) must not interfere with helicopter operations, particularly emergency medical flights. Hospital heliports are used for critical patient transport and may experience unscheduled arrivals and departures at any time.
Heliport information: https://skyvector.com/airport/CSZ8/Montreal-Sacre-Coeur-Hospital-Heliport
NAV Drone authorization system: https://www.navcanada.ca/en/flight-planning/drone-flight-planning.aspx
NAV Drone map: https://www.navcanada.ca/en/nav-drone-web-flightmap-geozones-and-notams.aspx
Transport Canada drone regulations: https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety
Boundary Notes:
- Exact airspace restrictions and authorization requirements should be verified using the NAV Drone map.
- Emergency helicopter traffic may occur at any time, including nights, weekends, and adverse weather conditions.
Exceptions:
- Operations specifically authorized by the heliport operator or relevant authorities.
- Emergency, governmental, law-enforcement, and other specially authorized operations.
Source Notes: CSZ8 is a registered hospital heliport operated by Sacré-Cœur Hospital. Because the heliport supports emergency medical operations, drone activity in the surrounding area presents an elevated aviation safety risk. The NAV Drone map should be used to determine any applicable controlled-airspace requirements or flight authorization requirements affecting the heliport area.