โ๏ธ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: 016/2026
Published: 2026-05-28
Affected Location: Hubert (CYHU)
Type: Safety Advisory
FIR: CZUL (Montreal FIR)
๐ง What Changed (Summary)
Following commissioning of the MET terminal at CYHU, NAV CANADA advises that IFR traffic is expected to increase within a defined area near Montrรฉal/St-Hubert (CYHU), to provide situational awareness to airspace users.
- Affected airspace: Class E between 3,000 ft ASL and 6,000 ft ASL within defined lateral limits (depicted in Figure 1: IFR Traffic Awareness Area).
- Pilots can expect increased IFR movements, including medium and heavy jet aircraft.
- More concentrated arrival and departure flows associated with CYHU are expected.
- IFR aircraft may be descending through or level at intermediate altitudes within the 3,000โ6,000 ft ASL band.
โ๏ธ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- No airspace reclassification stated; advisory applies to Class E airspace between 3,000 and 6,000 ft ASL within a defined area near CYHU (lateral limits per the figure in the AIC).
Operational Notes:
- Expect higher IFR density and more jet traffic in the CYHU vicinity, particularly within 3,000โ6,000 ft ASL.
- Plan for increased traffic complexity and potential frequency congestion in the area.
VFR Impact:
- VFR aircraft operating near CYHU, especially between 3,000โ6,000 ft ASL, should anticipate increased interactions with IFR arrival/departure flows and higher-speed jet traffic in Class E.
๐ Official Source
๐๏ธ This summary is generated using automated analysis and may omit important details.
It does not replace the official NAV CANADA AIC. Pilots must review the original notice in full prior to flight.