In order to fly in Canada……..

You will need to file a flight plan and then clear Canadian customs. 

The number to call for Canada Customs is 1-888-CANPASS (or 1-888-226-7277).

The customs clearance procedures for private flights into Canada make it possible to arrive at destinations other than major airports.

 

You may wish to visit the Canadian Border Services Agency Website at the following address:

 

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/menu-e.html

 

The CANPASS - Private Aircraft program makes clearing customs easier for private aircraft owners and their passengers traveling to Canada from the United States. 1-888-226-7277

English: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/canpass/privateair-e.html

Français: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/canpass/privateair-f.html 

 

As a non-resident visitor, you can claim a refund for goods and services tax (GST) and the harmonized sales tax (HST) you paid on eligible goods and/or short-term accommodation while visiting Canada

 

English: http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/tax/nonresidents/visitors/tax-f.html

Français: http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/tax/nonresidents/visitors/tax-e.html

 

Documentation

The following pilot and aircraft documentation are required to be on board the aircraft:

* Certificate of Registration

* Flight Authority Re

  http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/regserv/carac/CARS/cars/507e.htm#507_06

* Aircraft Flight Manual

* Proof of Insurance

* Pilot License

* Valid Medical Certificate

* Survival Equipment:

  http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/REGSERV/CARAC/CARS/cars/602e.htm#602_61

 

* Aircraft Radio Station / Equipment License [not required for US-registered aircraft]

* Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate

[US pilots need to contact the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in order to obtain a Restricted Radiotelephone operator Certificate; additional information can be found at the following Web site:

http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation/fctsht4.html#WHONEEDS

* Aeronautical charts: charts can be purchased from Nav Canada. Please visit the Nav Canada Web site at the following address: http://www.navcanada.ca/navcanada.asp  and click on "Aeronautical Products".

 

Landing Fees

For inquiries regarding landing fees, please contact Nav Canada at 1-800-876-4693. Their hours of operation are between 8 am to 6 pm Eastern Standard Time.

 

We trust this information will be of assistance to you.  Thank you for taking the time to contact us. Please do not hesitate to write to us again or contact us at 1-800-305-2059 Eastern Time, should you require further information or assistance.

 

For further information contact:

 

Jean-Francois Clavel-Cholette

Information Officer / Agent d'information

Communications Centre / Centre de communications Civil Aviation / Aviation civile

1 800 305-2059 / (613) 993-1720

Facsimile / Télécopieur (613) 957-4208

Services <mailto:services@tc.gc.ca>

Transports Canada / Place de Ville (AARC),

Tower C Ottawa ON K1A 0N5

www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/menu.htm

Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

 

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