βοΈ New AIP Canada Supplement (SUP) Detected
AIP SUP: SUP 071/2026
Published: 2026-07-23
Effective: 2026-08-12
Affected Location: Altitude Research Balloon Flights Victor M. Power Airport (CYTS)
Type: Safety Advisory
FIR: CZYZ (Toronto FIR)
π§ What Changed (Summary)
Up to seven high-altitude unoccupied research balloons (ICARUS 1 to ICARUS 7) are planned to be launched nominally from Timmins / Victor M. Power Airport (CYTS), Timmins, ON, between 12 Aug and 25 Aug 2026. The AIP SUP is issued for situational awareness; associated NOTAMs are published and take precedence.
- Launch window stated: 12 Aug to 25 Aug 2026.
- Up to seven unoccupied high-altitude research balloons (ICARUS 1βICARUS 7).
- Primary planned launch site: Timmins Stratospheric Balloon Base at CYTS (48Β°34'03.86"N 81Β°21'56.47"W).
- Alternate launch pads may be activated based on dispersion modelling, risk mitigation, trajectory separation, meteorology, and airspace considerations.
- Potential alternate pad coordinates: West Pad 48Β°39β34.0ββN 81Β°39β20.0ββW; North Pad 49Β°00β41.4ββN 81Β°09β09.7ββW; East Pad 48Β°24β26.9ββN 80Β°47β56.4ββW; South Pad 48Β°20β09.7ββN 81Β°20β28.5ββW.
βοΈ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- Expect balloon-related NOTAMs in the CYTS area during the stated launch period; NOTAMs take precedence over the AIP SUP.
Operational Notes:
- Plan for potential operational impacts near CYTS and the listed alternate pad areas during launch activity (timing dependent on meteorology and operational constraints).
VFR Impact:
- VFR pilots should anticipate increased need for pre-flight briefing and in-flight vigilance for balloon activity in the Timmins area during 12β25 Aug 2026.
π Official Source
ποΈ 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.