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The Aerodromes and Air Navigation Branch is responsible for the regulatory program for aerodromes and air navigation services in Canada
Aerodrome Safety is responsible for inspecting and certifying airports and aerodromes in
Canada, from large metropolitan airports to single strip
community airfields. Branch specialists develop rules, standards and procedures
for all aspects of airside safety, including land use and zoning, and evaluate
the impact of noise on residential communities, and wildlife. Based on factors
such as traffic volume and traffic patterns, technical and engineering
specialists evaluate requirements for maintenance, lighting, roadway markings,
emergency response and firefighting services.
Air Navigation Services is responsible for issues involved with
airspace utilization and classification, levels of service for Air Navigation
Service facilities and services including weather, navigation, radar and
communication services. Branch specialists conduct Audits and Inspection of
service providers; randomly monitor the service providers; issue fire protection
notams; coordinate and notam special use airspace for air shows and aviation
events and respond to customer concerns and complaints.
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The following services are available from Vancouver:
- Conduct airport and aerodrome inspections and audits
- Assess safety of airport operations and zoning
- Review and approve Airport Operations Manuals
- Issue Airport Certificates
- Assess obstacles such as antennas, towers, cable crossings, and buildings, against marking and lighting standards
- Assess and develop noise abatement procedures
- Provide an Aeronautical Information Service and NOTAMS relating to all aerodromes
- Inspect and review airport emergency response capability
- Assist the aviation community to understand regulatory and safety requirements relating to aerodromes
The following services are available from Richmond:
- Conduct Audits and Inspections to verify compliance with provision of CARs,
Part VIII
- Conduct Mandatory Frequency Inspections
- Conduct Risk assessments
- Conduct Aeronautical Studies
- Provide regulatory advise
- Issue NOTAMS regarding special use airspace and closures
- Define and recommend airspace changes
- Maintain close liaison NAV CANADA and other service providers
- Follow up Aviation occurrences
- Monitor and evaluate ANS level of service in the Pacific Region
- Participate in special investigations
- Conduct Audits on automatic weather systems
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For more information about Aerodromes, contact:
Aerodrome Safety
Transport Canada
620 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
Telephone Number: (604) 666-2103
Facsimile Number: (604) 666-2313 |
For more information Air Navigation, contact:
Air Navigation Services
Transport Canada
400 - 3600 Lysander Lane
Richmond, B.C.
V7B 1C3 |
Telephone Number: (604) 666-1090
Facsimile Number: (604) 666-8877 |
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