✈️ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: AIC 002/2026
Published: 2026-01-22
🧠 What Changed (Summary)
NAV CANADA assessed airspace near Foremost, AB and is changing the activation period (designation time) for Class F restricted areas CYR 234, 235, and 236. The Designated Airspace Handbook (TP 1820E) operating procedures will also explicitly state that access shall be granted to aircraft conducting aerial application for agricultural purposes upon request.
- Applies to Class F restricted areas CYR 234, CYR 235, and CYR 236 (vicinity of Foremost, AB).
- Designation time changing to: “Ocsl by NOTAM, 24 hr PN”.
- TP 1820E operating procedures to include: “Access to this airspace shall be granted to aircraft conducting aerial application for agricultural purposes upon request”.
- Effective: 19 March 2026 at 0901 UTC.
- Relevant aeronautical publications will be amended (specific publications not listed in excerpt).
✈️ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- Expect CYR 234/235/236 to be active only occasionally, when activated by NOTAM with 24 hours prior notice (PN), rather than other published hours (not stated in excerpt).
- Aerial application operators: access to the restricted airspace is to be granted upon request per updated operating procedures in TP 1820E.
Operational Notes:
- Before operating near Foremost, AB, check NOTAMs for CYR 234/235/236 activation status and details.
- If access is required for agricultural aerial application, be prepared to request access per the published procedures (method/agency not specified in excerpt).
VFR Impact:
- VFR pilots transiting the area should plan for possible restricted-area activation by NOTAM and route around CYR 234/235/236 when active unless authorized.
🔗 Official Source
🏛️ 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.