โ๏ธ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: AIC 016/2026
Published: 2026-05-28
Affected Location: Hubert (CYHU)
Type: Safety Advisory
FIR: CZUL (Montreal FIR)
๐ง What Changed (Summary)
NAV CANADA advises that commissioning of the MET terminal at Montrรฉal/St-Hubert (CYHU) is expected to increase IFR traffic in a defined area near CYHU. The AIC is intended to provide situational awareness to airspace users.
- Defined IFR traffic awareness area in the vicinity of CYHU (lateral limits depicted in AIC Figure 1).
- Affected airspace: Class E from 3,000 ft ASL to 6,000 ft ASL within the defined area.
- Expect increased IFR movements, including medium and heavy jets, with concentrated arrival/departure flows.
- IFR aircraft may be descending through or level within the 3,000โ6,000 ft ASL band; higher concentration of jet traffic expected.
โ๏ธ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- No airspace reclassification or procedural change is stated; the AIC provides situational awareness for traffic increases within the depicted area.
Operational Notes:
- Plan for higher traffic density and converging arrival/departure flows near CYHU, particularly between 3,000โ6,000 ft ASL.
- Increase visual lookout and frequency monitoring as appropriate when operating near CYHU, especially where IFR aircraft may be level at intermediate altitudes.
VFR Impact:
- VFR aircraft operating near CYHU between 3,000โ6,000 ft ASL should anticipate increased jet traffic and potential for higher closure rates within the defined area.
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.