Can I fly a drone near Bathurst Airport (CZBF)?
Updated · From NAV CANADA and municipal data
Not with a Basic certificate: Basic pilots must stay at least 5.6 km (3 nautical miles) from Bathurst Airport (CZBF). With an Advanced certificate you can fly closer by following Transport Canada's established procedures for uncontrolled aerodromes, which include contacting the airport operator.
CZBF at a glance
- ICAO code
- CZBF
- Status
- Certified airport (Canada Flight Supplement)
- Operator
- Northern New Brunswick Authority Inc
- Operator phone
- 506-549-9775
- Control tower
- No
- Controlled airspace
- None at the surface
- Elevation
- 196 ft
- Frequency
- 122.8
How far from Bathurst Airport can I fly a drone?
Basic pilots must stay 5.6 km (3 NM) from the airport, measured from its centre point. For lower-risk beyond visual line-of-sight operations the distance is 9.3 km (5 NM). Advanced pilots can fly closer with the right permission.
Who do I contact before flying near CZBF?
Contact the airport operator, Northern New Brunswick Authority Inc (506-549-9775), and follow the procedures in section 3.4.1.3 of the RPA chapter of Transport Canada's Aeronautical Information Manual.
Can I fly a sub-250 g drone near Bathurst Airport?
Drones under 250 g do not need registration or a certificate, but you must never interfere with aircraft. Staying well clear of the airport and its approach paths is the safe choice.
Check an exact address
Rules change block by block. The free airspace checker shows the control zones, airports, NOTAMs and park restrictions at any Canadian address.
Can I fly here? →Sources
- Transport Canada: Where to fly your drone
- Transport Canada: Drone operation categories and pilot certificates
- NAV CANADA: NAV Drone authorization
General guidance based on the Canadian Aviation Regulations, not legal advice. Always confirm current NOTAMs and authorizations before you fly.