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# Drone no-fly zones in Canada

> 1,739 drone zones in Canada, 201 of them restricted: the largest airport zones, the official map and how to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone.

*Last updated: 2026-09-17*

DJI's GEO zone database lists **1,739 drone zones in Canada**, **201 of them restricted**, mostly around airports and military bases. Below are the zone types, the largest restricted zones, the rules at a glance and the official links to request permission when you need to fly inside a zone.

## Zone types

| Zone | Count | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 🟥 Restricted | 201 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. |
| 🟧 Enhanced warning | 619 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. |
| 🟨 Warning | 919 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. |

## Largest restricted zones

| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Mirabel Intl | 4.3 km |
| Aéroport Macdonald-Cartier Airport | 3.5 km |
| Calgary International Airport | 3.5 km |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | 3.4 km |
| Aéroport International Montréal-Trudeau | 3.0 km |
| Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | 2.7 km |
| Group Captain R.W. McNair | 2.6 km |
| Halifax Stanfield International Airport | 2.3 km |
| Gander Intl | 2.3 km |
| Vancouver Intl | 2.3 km |
| Bagotville | 2.3 km |
| Prince George | 2.2 km |
| St John | 2.1 km |
| Hamilton | 2.1 km |
| Comox | 2.1 km |

Radius of the circle in DJI's database. The official zone can have another shape and reach further, for example along the runway approach.

## Drone rules in Canada at a glance

- **Aviation authority:** [Transport Canada](https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety)
- **Airspace authorization:** [NAV CANADA](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/flight-planning/drone-flight-planning/nav-drone-support.aspx)
- **Maximum height:** 122 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- **Registration:** Drones of 250 g or more must be registered and marked in Transport Canada's Drone Management Portal, and the pilot needs a Basic or Advanced drone pilot certificate. [Official page](https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/registering-your-drone)
- **Official map:** [NAV Drone (NAV CANADA)](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/flight-planning/drone-flight-planning/nav-drone-support.aspx)
- Basic operations must stay in uncontrolled airspace, more than 5.6 km from certified airports and 1.9 km from certified heliports.
- Taking off or landing in a national park needs permission from Parks Canada.

## How to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone

Steps and links from official sources, checked in September 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official website (Transport Canada) before you fly.

1. Get a Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations in the Drone Management Portal: Basic pilots may not fly in controlled airspace. [Official page](https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/drone-management-portal)
2. Request permission to fly in NAV CANADA controlled airspace through the NAV Drone app. [Official page](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/flight-planning/drone-flight-planning/nav-drone-support.aspx)
3. In military controlled airspace or within 3 NM of a military aerodrome, ask the military aerodrome authority shown in the NRC Drone Site Selection Tool. [Official page](https://nrc.canada.ca/en/drone-tool-2/)
4. For flights outside the standard rules (for example above 122 m or at advertised events), apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC-RPAS). [Official page](https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/drone-pilot-licensing/get-permission-special-drone-operations)
5. Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on [DJI FlySafe](https://fly-safe.dji.com/unlock/unlock-request). DJI's unlock does not replace the authority's permission.

## Check zones and weather before you fly

The Drone Weather Forecast app shows these zones on a map with DJI's colours, next to the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model.

→ [Drone pre-flight checklist](https://droneweatherforecast.app/guides/drone-pre-flight-checklist)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can't you fly a drone in Canada?

Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 201 restricted zones in Canada; the official map is NAV Drone (NAV CANADA). Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.

### Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Canada?

Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: NAV CANADA. The official steps and links are on this page.

### How high can you fly a drone in Canada?

Up to 122 m (400 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero.

### Is the DJI no-fly zone map official?

No. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones. The binding zones and rules are the ones published by the aviation authority, Transport Canada (official map: NAV Drone (NAV CANADA)).

[Drone no-fly zones by country](https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones)

*Zone counts and names: DJI FlySafe GEO database, snapshot of February 3, 2026. It is a safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.*

## Check the weather and the no-fly zones in Canada

Drone Weather Forecast shows no-fly zones on a map, plus the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model. Free on Android and iOS, no ads.

- [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.droneweather.app)
- [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/drone-weather-forecast/id6768126094)