✈️ New AIP Canada Supplement (SUP) Detected
AIP SUP: SUP 039/2026
Published: 2026-05-14
Effective: 2026-05-17
Affected Location: Jean, North Shore of the St. Lawrence, Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, And Gaspesie
Type: Safety Advisory
FIR: CZUL (Montreal FIR)
🧠 What Changed (Summary)
Seasonal large-scale aerial application of biological pesticide (Btk) for spruce budworm control by SOPFIM, involving extensive low-level aerial spraying activity from multiple operating bases. The SUP states it is for situational awareness; related NOTAMs are published and take precedence.
- Up to 104 aircraft involved (including pointer aircraft, spray planes, and spray helicopters).
- Operations conducted from 13 SOPFIM operating sites, primarily in Québec (Abitibi, Lac Saint-Jean, North Shore, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie) plus Charlo, NB.
- SUP emphasizes that NOTAMs will be issued in conjunction and take precedence.
✈️ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- Expect temporary, localized operational restrictions and/or advisories by NOTAM in and around spraying areas and the listed operating aerodromes.
Operational Notes:
- Increased low-level aircraft activity (including helicopters) in the vicinity of spray blocks and near the SOPFIM bases of operation.
VFR Impact:
- Heightened traffic conflict risk for VFR in low-level routes and near/over forested areas within the affected regions; plan for see-and-avoid and consider routing clear of active spray areas when practicable.
🔗 Official Source
🏛️ This summary is generated using automated analysis and may omit important details.
It does not replace the official NAV CANADA AIP SUP. Pilots must review the original notice in full prior to flight.