✈️ New AIP Canada Supplement (SUP) Detected
AIP SUP: SUP 084/2026
Published: 2026-09-03
Effective: 2026-10-05
Affected Location: Transport Canada Restricted Airspace Corridors Surrounding Iqaluit (CYFB)
Type: Airspace / Procedures Update
FIR: CZUL (Montreal FIR)
🧠 What Changed (Summary)
Temporary Transport Canada restricted airspace corridors are planned around Iqaluit, NU (CYFB) to support Canadian Coast Guard MALE RPA (drone) training/operations. The SUP is for situational awareness; NOTAMs will define active times and take precedence.
- Planned activity period: 5 October to 30 October 2026 (estimated).
- Restricted airspace to be activated by NOTAM; may be deactivated daily when not in use (otherwise considered active unless stated).
- Iqaluit Control Zone: 5 NM radius centred on CYFB (63°45'23"N 68°33'21"W), surface to 3,100 ft MSL; restricted to non-participating traffic when occupied by the RPA.
- Iqaluit Transition Area: 40 NM radius centred on Frobay NDB (63°44'00"N 68°32'53"W), 700 ft to 12,500 ft MSL.
- Four corridors (LIMA, MIKE, OSCAR, PAPA) planned to facilitate RPA arrivals/departures to/from CYFB.
- Entry authorization when active: request from Montréal ACC on 134.55 MHz or 1-800-633-1353 (Class E volumes), or Canadian Coast Guard Aircraft Services at 613-720-9492.
✈️ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- Expect temporary restricted airspace affecting operations in the CYFB control zone and surrounding Class E transition area when activated by NOTAM.
- Non-participating aircraft are prohibited/restricted within the described areas unless specifically authorized by Montréal ACC/CCG as applicable.
Operational Notes:
- Plan for possible routing, altitude, and timing adjustments around CYFB during the 5–30 Oct 2026 period; activation times are by NOTAM and may vary day-to-day.
- Increased need for coordination/communications with Montréal ACC (134.55) if operating near Iqaluit while the corridors are active.
VFR Impact:
- VFR aircraft operating near CYFB should anticipate limitations/avoidance requirements when the restricted areas are active, including within the 5 NM control zone and RPA corridors/transition-area volumes.
🔗 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.