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Saskatoon is home to Saskatchewan’s busiest civilian airport, and is surrounded by multiple municipal and private airports as well as restricted and advisory airspace.
Federally restricted airspace exists in Saskatoon around the Regional Psychiatric Centre (CYR-302) which is Class F airspace from the surface to 1900 feet, and south of Saskatoon surrounding Canadian Forces Base Dundurn (CYR-301A and CYR-301B) which is class F from the surface to 3000 feet.
It is ill advised to operate RPAS near the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre without prior coordination.
A manned pilot training area (CYA-306T) is located southwest of Saskatoon between Vanscoy and Tessier, it is class F airspace from the surface to 5,000 feet. Drones are not allowed to be flown in class F advisory or restricted airspace without prior coordination with the user agency.
Saskatoon’s main airport, John G Diefenbaker International (CYXE) is located in the north west corner of the city and surrounded by Class D controlled airspace from the surface to 5000 feet. This airspace covers the majority of the city, and an advanced drone license is required to operate in Class D Airspace.
There is a helipad located at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. This is utilized by STARS for emergency medical transports, watch for low flying helicopters nearby. Prior coordination is required to fly within one nautical mile (1.9km) of a helipad.
Registered airports are located west of Martensville (Richter Field – CRF5), west of Clavet (Banga International – CJN5), and south of Allan (Allan – CAN5). There are also numerous private airstrips surrounding Saskatoon, make sure to keep an eye out for low level aircraft. Unless you are following an established Transport Canada procedure, you cannot fly closer than three nautical miles (5.6km) from any certified airport listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement.
Only advanced drone operations are allowed above any city owned property including parks, civic buildings, and city owned lands. Operation over City of Saskatoon property requires prior permission from the City of Saskatoon and adequate insurance. Read more:
Speaking with the City of Saskatoon’s Solicitors office we were informed that underweight drones would be ineligible for flight over civic land as they are not registered with Transport Canada
Similar to Saskatoon Regina has a busy international airport, hospital helipad, multiple smaller airports surrounding the city, and restricted military airspace nearby.
No federally restricted airspace exists in Regina but to the west of Regina near Assiniboia is CYR303(M) which is military airspace utilized by 15 Wing Moose Jaw. The restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Tower is open. The airspace altitudes, times, and boundaries can all be modified by NOTAM. 15 Wing Moose Jaw (306) 694-2222 Ext 5574, (CSN) 826-5574
It is very important to monitor NOTAMs and en-route frequencies when operating in southern Saskatchewan as low level high speed military jet traffic is common. 15 Wing will also commonly conduct training flights to Swift Current, Estevan, Regina, Saskatoon, and other airports across the region.
50km east of the Regina and CYA308 (S) which restricts both drone and powered aircraft traffic for the Regina Soaring Club during daylight hours.
Just north of Estevan is CYA317 (P) which is active by NOTAM only for para jumping activity up to 11,500 feet.
15 Wing Moose Jaw has a large region of Advisory airspace south of Moose Jaw (CYA304, CYA305, CYA307, CYA310, CYA311, CYA315, CYA316). These areas of adviroty airspace are used for military training exercises by NATO pilots from around the world.
The Moose Jaw restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Terminal is open. Active times, altitudes, and regions may be modified by NOTAM.
Drones are not allowed to be flown in class F advisory or restricted airspace without prior coordination with the user agency.
The Regina International Airport (CYQR) is located in the south west corner of the city and surrounded by Class D controlled airspace from the surface to 5000 feet. This airspace covers the majority of Regina, and an advanced drone license is required to operate in Class D Airspace.
There is a helipad located at the Regina General Hospital. This is utilized by STARS for emergency medical transports, watch for low flying helicopters nearby. Prior coordination is required to fly within one nautical mile (1.9km) of a helipad.
The Weyburn (CJE3), Estevan Regional (CYEN), and Carlyle (CJQ3) Airports are moderately busy with both general aviation and agricultural traffic. Make sure to monitor the mandatory frequencies and watch for low level traffic in their vicinity.
Registered airports are located south of Pilot Butte (CPB5), north of Regina (Aerogate Pvt – CAG2), east of Lumsden (Colhoun Pvt – CKH8), east of Disley (CDS2), south of Regina Beach (CKL9), east of Moose Jaw (Moose Jaw Municipal – CJS4), north east of Weyburn (Fillmore Pvt – CKN5), south west of Weyburn (Radville – CKF2), and north of Estevan (Estevan – CBS2, Lampman – CJQZ, Lac Kaiagamac (CSF8).
This is not a comprehensive list of all of the airports and airspace in the region, make sure to consult the Canadian Flight Supplement, Designated Airspace handbook, and current NOTAMs before planning or commencing any RPAS operations.
There are also numerous private airstrips surrounding Regina, make sure to keep an eye out for low level aircraft. Unless you are following an established Transport Canada procedure, you cannot fly closer than three nautical miles (5.6km) from any certified airport listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement.
The Moose Jaw region has some of the most complex airspace in Saskatchewan with military restricted and advisory airspace, emergency helipads, multiple controlled, and numerous uncontrolled airports.
Near Assiniboia is CYR303(M) which is military airspace utilized by 15 Wing Moose Jaw. The restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Tower is open. The airspace altitudes, times, and boundaries can all be modified by NOTAM. 15 Wing Moose Jaw (306) 694-2222 Ext 5574, (CSN) 826-5574
It is very important to monitor NOTAMs and en-route frequencies when operating in southern Saskatchewan as low level high speed military jet traffic is common. 15 Wing will also commonly conduct training flights to Swift Current, Estevan, Regina, Saskatoon, and other airports across the region.
South east of Maple Creek is CYR316, this are of restricted airspace surrounds the Okimaw OHCI Healing Lodge. Permission to operate within 1 mile horizontally of the Lodge can only be granted by the Warden.
15 Wing Moose Jaw has a large region of Advisory airspace south of Moose Jaw (CYA304, CYA305, CYA307, CYA310, CYA311, CYA315, CYA316). These areas of adviroty airspace are used for military training exercises by NATO pilots from around the world.
The Moose Jaw restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Terminal is open. Active times, altitudes, and regions may be modified by NOTAM.
Although not currently listed the the Designated Airspace Handbook para jump activity is common at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport (CJS4) and will be listed by NOTAM.
Drones are not allowed to be flown in class F advisory or restricted airspace without prior coordination with the user agency.
Grasslands National Park located between Val Marie and Rockglen prohibits the takeoff and landing of all aircraft (including drones) within its boundaries. Read more in our dedicated section on National Parks.
The Swift Current Airport (CYYN) is located in the south east corner of the city and surrounded by Class E controlled airspace from the surface to 5000 feet. This airspace covers all of Swift Current, and an advanced drone license is required to operate in Class E Airspace.
The Air Vice M Cm Mcewen Military Aerodrome (CYMJ) is located south of Moose Jaw and surrounded by Class D controlled airspace from the surface to 8000 feet. This airspace covers all of Moose Jaw, and an advanced drone license and is required to operate in Class D Airspace.
There is a helipad located at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, as well as the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw. These helipads are utilized by STARS for emergency medical transports, watch for low flying helicopters nearby. Prior coordination is required to fly within one nautical mile (1.9km) of a helipad.
Registered airports are located west of Kyle (CJB8), north of Lucky Lake (CKQ5), near Shunavon (CJG5), Gull Lake (CJK5), Maple Creek (CJQ4), Frontier (CJM5), Leader (CJD5), Ferland (CJH4), Gravelbourg (CJM4), Willow Bunch (CKZ2), Assiniboia (CJN4), Spring Valley (CKP2), Briercrest (CBS7), and Empress (CYEA and Empress Mcneil Spectra Energy – CFL2).
This is not a comprehensive list of all of the airports and airspace in the region, make sure to consult the Canadian Flight Supplement, Designated Airspace handbook, and current NOTAMs before planning or commencing any RPAS operations.
Unless you are following an established Transport Canada procedure, you cannot fly closer than three nautical miles (5.6km) from any certified airport listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement.
The Yorkton area is frequented by low flying high speed aerial aplicator aircraft, commonly called spray planes or by the brand name Air Tractors. It is especially important to monitor airband communications on both the en-route and Yorkton radio frequencies and maintain a scan for air traffic then operating RPAS during spray and descant seasons.
Around the Yorkton airport is a class E control zone, this means that the airport is untowered and remotely controlled by flight specialists. Unlike the class D airports in Saskatoon and Regina pilots will advise their intentions and time estimates and will be advised of other traffic operating in the area and weather conditions by Yorkton radio, instead of being assigned and cleared into departure and approach patterns.
Due to the use of highly specialized aircraft at the Yorkton airport deviations from standard approach and departure procedures (listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement) are common place, always be on the lookout for aircraft and make sure you understand the meaning of the class E traffic advisories when operating in the Yorkton area.
The Prince Albert region is commonly frequented by fire fighting aircraft each summer and is dotted with uncontrolled airports surrounding the city itself and Prince Albert National Park.
West of Prince Albert CYR309 surrounds the Provincial Correctional Center. Drones and aircraft are prohibited within one mile of the correctional center. Permission must be received from the warden for any operations in this area.
There is no advisory airspace in the Prince Albert region, but gliding, aerotow, and soaring activity occur regularly in the Birch Hills and Cudworth area.
These gliders are capable of flights covering hundreds of kilometers in favorable conditions, and due to their lack of engines are extremely quiet while flying. Make sure to monitor en-route communications.
Glass Field (CYPA) is located on the east side of Prince Albert and surrounded by Class E controlled airspace from the surface to 5000 feet. This airspace covers all of Prince Albert, and an advanced drone license is required to operate in Class E Airspace.
There is a helipad located at Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital. This helipad is utilized by STARS for emergency medical transports, watch for low flying helicopters nearby. Prior coordination is required to fly within one nautical mile (1.9km) of a helipad.
Registered airports are located north of Birch Hills (CJD3), west of Melfort (CJZ3), west of Wakaw (CKT7), east of Shellbrook (CJZ4), near Candle Lake (CCL2), east of Little Bear Lake (CKL6), near Leask (CJH8), and near Debden (CKH3).
This is not a comprehensive list of all of the airports and airspace in the region, make sure to consult the Canadian Flight Supplement, Designated Airspace handbook, and current NOTAMs before planning or commencing any RPAS operations.
There are also numerous private airstrips surrounding Prince Albert, make sure to keep an eye out for low level aircraft. Unless you are following an established Transport Canada procedure, you cannot fly closer than three nautical miles (5.6km) from any certified airport listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement.
Prince Albert National Park located north west of Prince Albert prohibits the takeoff and landing of all aircraft (including drones) within its boundaries. Read more in our dedicated section on National Parks.
The Moose Jaw region has some of the most complex airspace in Saskatchewan with military restricted and advisory airspace, emergency helipads, multiple controlled, and numerous uncontrolled airports.
Near Assiniboia is CYR303(M) which is military airspace utilized by 15 Wing Moose Jaw. The restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Tower is open. The airspace altitudes, times, and boundaries can all be modified by NOTAM. 15 Wing Moose Jaw (306) 694-2222 Ext 5574, (CSN) 826-5574
It is very important to monitor NOTAMs and en-route frequencies when operating in southern Saskatchewan as low level high speed military jet traffic is common. 15 Wing will also commonly conduct training flights to Swift Current, Estevan, Regina, Saskatoon, and other airports across the region.
South east of Maple Creek is CYR316, this are of restricted airspace surrounds the Okimaw OHCI Healing Lodge. Permission to operate within 1 mile horizontally of the Lodge can only be granted by the Warden.
15 Wing Moose Jaw has a large region of Advisory airspace south of Moose Jaw (CYA304, CYA305, CYA307, CYA310, CYA311, CYA315, CYA316). These areas of adviroty airspace are used for military training exercises by NATO pilots from around the world.
The Moose Jaw restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Terminal is open. Active times, altitudes, and regions may be modified by NOTAM.
Although not currently listed the the Designated Airspace Handbook para jump activity is common at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport (CJS4) and will be listed by NOTAM.
Drones are not allowed to be flown in class F advisory or restricted airspace without prior coordination with the user agency.
Grasslands National Park located between Val Marie and Rockglen prohibits the takeoff and landing of all aircraft (including drones) within its boundaries. Read more in our dedicated section on National Parks.
The Swift Current Airport (CYYN) is located in the south east corner of the city and surrounded by Class E controlled airspace from the surface to 5000 feet. This airspace covers all of Swift Current, and an advanced drone license is required to operate in Class E Airspace.
The Air Vice M Cm Mcewen Military Aerodrome (CYMJ) is located south of Moose Jaw and surrounded by Class D controlled airspace from the surface to 8000 feet. This airspace covers all of Moose Jaw, and an advanced drone license and is required to operate in Class D Airspace.
There is a helipad located at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, as well as the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw. These helipads are utilized by STARS for emergency medical transports, watch for low flying helicopters nearby. Prior coordination is required to fly within one nautical mile (1.9km) of a helipad.
Registered airports are located west of Kyle (CJB8), north of Lucky Lake (CKQ5), near Shunavon (CJG5), Gull Lake (CJK5), Maple Creek (CJQ4), Frontier (CJM5), Leader (CJD5), Ferland (CJH4), Gravelbourg (CJM4), Willow Bunch (CKZ2), Assiniboia (CJN4), Spring Valley (CKP2), Briercrest (CBS7), and Empress (CYEA and Empress Mcneil Spectra Energy – CFL2).
This is not a comprehensive list of all of the airports and airspace in the region, make sure to consult the Canadian Flight Supplement, Designated Airspace handbook, and current NOTAMs before planning or commencing any RPAS operations.
Unless you are following an established Transport Canada procedure, you cannot fly closer than three nautical miles (5.6km) from any certified airport listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement.
Similar to Saskatoon Regina has a busy international airport, hospital helipad, multiple smaller airports surrounding the city, and restricted military airspace nearby.
No federally restricted airspace exists in Regina but to the west of Regina near Assiniboia is CYR303(M) which is military airspace utilized by 15 Wing Moose Jaw. The restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Tower is open. The airspace altitudes, times, and boundaries can all be modified by NOTAM. 15 Wing Moose Jaw (306) 694-2222 Ext 5574, (CSN) 826-5574
It is very important to monitor NOTAMs and en-route frequencies when operating in southern Saskatchewan as low level high speed military jet traffic is common. 15 Wing will also commonly conduct training flights to Swift Current, Estevan, Regina, Saskatoon, and other airports across the region.
50km east of the Regina and CYA308 (S) which restricts both drone and powered aircraft traffic for the Regina Soaring Club during daylight hours.
Just north of Estevan is CYA317 (P) which is active by NOTAM only for para jumping activity up to 11,500 feet.
15 Wing Moose Jaw has a large region of Advisory airspace south of Moose Jaw (CYA304, CYA305, CYA307, CYA310, CYA311, CYA315, CYA316). These areas of adviroty airspace are used for military training exercises by NATO pilots from around the world.
The Moose Jaw restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Terminal is open. Active times, altitudes, and regions may be modified by NOTAM.
Drones are not allowed to be flown in class F advisory or restricted airspace without prior coordination with the user agency.
The Regina International Airport (CYQR) is located in the south west corner of the city and surrounded by Class D controlled airspace from the surface to 5000 feet. This airspace covers the majority of Regina, and an advanced drone license is required to operate in Class D Airspace.
There is a helipad located at the Regina General Hospital. This is utilized by STARS for emergency medical transports, watch for low flying helicopters nearby. Prior coordination is required to fly within one nautical mile (1.9km) of a helipad.
The Weyburn (CJE3), Estevan Regional (CYEN), and Carlyle (CJQ3) Airports are moderately busy with both general aviation and agricultural traffic. Make sure to monitor the mandatory frequencies and watch for low level traffic in their vicinity.
Registered airports are located south of Pilot Butte (CPB5), north of Regina (Aerogate Pvt – CAG2), east of Lumsden (Colhoun Pvt – CKH8), east of Disley (CDS2), south of Regina Beach (CKL9), east of Moose Jaw (Moose Jaw Municipal – CJS4), north east of Weyburn (Fillmore Pvt – CKN5), south west of Weyburn (Radville – CKF2), and north of Estevan (Estevan – CBS2, Lampman – CJQZ, Lac Kaiagamac (CSF8).
This is not a comprehensive list of all of the airports and airspace in the region, make sure to consult the Canadian Flight Supplement, Designated Airspace handbook, and current NOTAMs before planning or commencing any RPAS operations.
There are also numerous private airstrips surrounding Regina, make sure to keep an eye out for low level aircraft. Unless you are following an established Transport Canada procedure, you cannot fly closer than three nautical miles (5.6km) from any certified airport listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement.
Similar to Saskatoon Regina has a busy international airport, hospital helipad, multiple smaller airports surrounding the city, and restricted military airspace nearby.
No federally restricted airspace exists in Regina but to the west of Regina near Assiniboia is CYR303(M) which is military airspace utilized by 15 Wing Moose Jaw. The restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Tower is open. The airspace altitudes, times, and boundaries can all be modified by NOTAM. 15 Wing Moose Jaw (306) 694-2222 Ext 5574, (CSN) 826-5574
It is very important to monitor NOTAMs and en-route frequencies when operating in southern Saskatchewan as low level high speed military jet traffic is common. 15 Wing will also commonly conduct training flights to Swift Current, Estevan, Regina, Saskatoon, and other airports across the region.
50km east of the Regina and CYA308 (S) which restricts both drone and powered aircraft traffic for the Regina Soaring Club during daylight hours.
Just north of Estevan is CYA317 (P) which is active by NOTAM only for para jumping activity up to 11,500 feet.
15 Wing Moose Jaw has a large region of Advisory airspace south of Moose Jaw (CYA304, CYA305, CYA307, CYA310, CYA311, CYA315, CYA316). These areas of adviroty airspace are used for military training exercises by NATO pilots from around the world.
The Moose Jaw restricted airspace is active 1400-0030Z Monday-Friday (from November 1 to February 15 1430-0100Z Monday-Friday) when Moose Jaw Terminal is open. Active times, altitudes, and regions may be modified by NOTAM.
Drones are not allowed to be flown in class F advisory or restricted airspace without prior coordination with the user agency.
The Regina International Airport (CYQR) is located in the south west corner of the city and surrounded by Class D controlled airspace from the surface to 5000 feet. This airspace covers the majority of Regina, and an advanced drone license is required to operate in Class D Airspace.
There is a helipad located at the Regina General Hospital. This is utilized by STARS for emergency medical transports, watch for low flying helicopters nearby. Prior coordination is required to fly within one nautical mile (1.9km) of a helipad.
The Weyburn (CJE3), Estevan Regional (CYEN), and Carlyle (CJQ3) Airports are moderately busy with both general aviation and agricultural traffic. Make sure to monitor the mandatory frequencies and watch for low level traffic in their vicinity.
Registered airports are located south of Pilot Butte (CPB5), north of Regina (Aerogate Pvt – CAG2), east of Lumsden (Colhoun Pvt – CKH8), east of Disley (CDS2), south of Regina Beach (CKL9), east of Moose Jaw (Moose Jaw Municipal – CJS4), north east of Weyburn (Fillmore Pvt – CKN5), south west of Weyburn (Radville – CKF2), and north of Estevan (Estevan – CBS2, Lampman – CJQZ, Lac Kaiagamac (CSF8).
This is not a comprehensive list of all of the airports and airspace in the region, make sure to consult the Canadian Flight Supplement, Designated Airspace handbook, and current NOTAMs before planning or commencing any RPAS operations.
There are also numerous private airstrips surrounding Regina, make sure to keep an eye out for low level aircraft. Unless you are following an established Transport Canada procedure, you cannot fly closer than three nautical miles (5.6km) from any certified airport listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement.
Recreational remotely piloted vehicles of all sizes, including micro drones, are prohibited in all National Parks and Parks Canada properties across the country.
Special permission can be received for operations by advanced operators by Parks Canada.
The Superintendent may only issue a Restricted Activity Permit for the use of a drone for the following purposes:
Takeoff or landing in provincial parks is prohibited in the Canadian Aviation Regulations. You may only legally fly remotely piloted vehicles in provincial parks if written permission is received from the Park’s management.
Most provincial parks we have coordinated with requested our remote pilot certificate and proof of insurance before reviewing our flight plans for approval.