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Canadian Aviation Regulations — 303.20
303.20 (1) The operator of a designated airport shall (a) until November 30, 1998, except in respect of aircraft referred to in subsection 303.04(2), maintain the aircraft fire-fighting service that was provided on November 30, 1997; and (b) effective December 1, 1998, meet the requirements for an aircraft fire-fighting service prescribed in subsections 303.03(1) and 303.04(1) and sections 303.07 to 303.19. (2) The operator of a participating airport or aerodrome shall, effective December 1, 1998, meet the requirements for an aircraft fire-fighting service prescribed in subsections 303.03(2) and 303.04(4), sections 303.08 and 303.09, subsection 303.10(1) and sections 303.13 to 303.19. SOR/97-518, s. 2; SOR/98-442, s. 3
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.01
305.01 The following definitions apply in this Subpart. applicable heliport standard means the standard that is applicable to a heliport or to a part of it, or to its administration and operation, as determined under subsection 305.17(1). ( norme sur les héliports applicable ) FATO means a final approach and take-off area, which consists of a defined area over which the final phase of a helicopter approach manoeuvre to hover or land is completed and from which the take-off manoeuvre is commenced. ( FATO ) heliport certificate means a certificate issued under section 305.08, 305.11 or 305.12. ( certificat d’héliport ) heliport closed marking means a marking that meets the requirements of subsection 305.41(1). ( marque de zone fermée d’héliport ) heliport operations manual or HOM [Repealed, SOR/2022-267, s. 12] standard 621.19 [Repealed, SOR/2011-285, s. 4] TLOF means a touchdown and lift off area, which consists of a load-bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off. ( TLOF ) SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2011-285, s. 4 SOR/2019-122, s. 2 SOR/2022-267, s. 12
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applicable heliport standard means the standard that is applicable to a heliport or to a part of it, or to its administration and operation, as determined under subsection 305.17(1). ( norme sur les héliports applicable )
Canadian Aviation Regulations — Canadian Aviation Regulations
FATO means a final approach and take-off area, which consists of a defined area over which the final phase of a helicopter approach manoeuvre to hover or land is completed and from which the take-off manoeuvre is commenced. ( FATO )
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heliport certificate means a certificate issued under section 305.08, 305.11 or 305.12. ( certificat d’héliport )
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heliport closed marking means a marking that meets the requirements of subsection 305.41(1). ( marque de zone fermée d’héliport )
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heliport operations manual or HOM [Repealed, SOR/2022-267, s. 12]
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standard 621.19 [Repealed, SOR/2011-285, s. 4]
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TLOF means a touchdown and lift off area, which consists of a load-bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off. ( TLOF )
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.02
305.02 (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Subpart applies in respect of the operation of a heliport (a) that is located within a built-up area of a city or town; (b) that is used by an air operator providing a scheduled air service for the purpose of transporting persons; (c) for which an instrument approach procedure to precision limits is established in accordance with the applicable heliport standard; or (d) that is any other heliport in respect of which the issuance of a heliport certificate would be in the public interest and would further the safe operation of the heliport. (2) This Subpart does not apply in respect of a military heliport. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.03
305.03 A person shall not operate a heliport referred to in subsection 305.02(1) unless a heliport certificate is issued in respect of the heliport. SOR/2007-87, s. 8 SOR/2019-295, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.04
305.04 A person is eligible to hold a heliport certificate if they are (a) a citizen of Canada; (b) a permanent resident of Canada; (c) a corporation incorporated under the territorial, provincial or federal laws of Canada; or (d) a municipal, provincial or federal entity. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.05
305.05 No heliport operator shall manage another heliport operator’s heliport unless they are authorized to do so in the heliport operations manual of the other operator’s heliport. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.08
305.08 (1) An applicant for a heliport certificate shall, with their application, submit to the Minister for approval a copy of a proposed heliport emergency response plan and a copy of a proposed heliport operations manual that describes (a) the manner in which the heliport meets the certification requirements set out in these Regulations; and (b) the physical characteristics of the heliport. (2) The applicant shall include in the application (a) the heliport classification; and (b) proof that the applicant has consulted with the relevant local government authority relating to the proposed heliport and adjacent land. (3) The Minister shall issue a heliport certificate to the applicant authorizing them to operate an aerodrome as a heliport if (a) the proposed heliport operations manual is approved by the Minister in accordance with subsection (5) and the applicant demonstrates to the Minister the ability to (i) maintain an organizational structure in accordance with the requirements of the heliport operations manual, and (ii) meet the operational requirements set out in their heliport operations manual; and (b) the proposed heliport emergency response plan meets the applicable requirements of section 305.45. (4) For the purposes of subsection (3), the applicant shall have (a) an organization capable of exercising heliport operational management; and (b) operational support services and equipment that meet the requirements set out in their heliport operations manual. (5) The Minister shall approve the proposed heliport operations manual if it (a) accurately describes the physical characteristics of the heliport; and (b) meets the certification requirements set out in these Regulations. (6) If a heliport does not meet a certification requirement set out in these Regulations, the Minister may specify replacement conditions to be included in the heliport operations manual that relate to the same subject matter as the unmet requirement and that are necessary to ensure an equivalent level of safety. SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2015-160, s. 11(F) SOR/2022-267, s. 13
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.09
305.09 A heliport certificate shall contain the following information: (a) the certificate number; (b) the name of the heliport; (c) the name of the heliport operator; (d) the signature of the Minister; and (e) the date of issue. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.10
305.10 (1) The holder of a heliport certificate shall ensure that the heliport meets the applicable requirements set out in these Regulations and in the applicable heliport standard. (2) The holder of a heliport certificate shall (a) maintain the organizational structure referred to in subparagraph 305.08(3)(a)(i); and (b) notify the Minister within 10 working days after any change in its legal name, trade name or managerial personnel. SOR/2007-87, s. 8 SOR/2022-246, s. 7(F) SOR/2022-267, s. 14
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.11
305.11 The Minister shall approve the transfer of a heliport certificate to a transferee and issue an amended heliport certificate only if (a) the current holder of the heliport certificate notifies the Minister in writing at least 14 days before ceasing to operate the heliport that they will cease to operate the heliport as of the date specified in the notice and of the name of the transferee; (b) the transferee applies in writing to the Minister for the issuance of a new heliport certificate and includes a copy of the transfer notice referred to in paragraph (a) within 14 days before the current holder ceases to operate the heliport; and (c) the requirements set out in section 305.10 are met on the day of transfer and there are no indications that they will not continue to be met. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.12
305.12 (1) The Minister may issue an interim heliport certificate in writing to the following persons authorizing them to operate a heliport: (a) an applicant referred to in section 305.08, until the day of issuance of the heliport certificate that will be issued to the applicant as soon as the application procedure in respect of the issuance is completed; and (b) a transferee referred to in section 305.11, until the day of issuance of an amended heliport certificate in respect of the heliport that will be issued to the transferee as soon as the application procedure in respect of the transfer is completed. (2) An interim heliport certificate expires on the earlier of (a) the day on which the heliport certificate or the amended heliport certificate is issued, and (b) the day specified in the interim heliport certificate as the day on which it will expire. (3) Except for sections 305.08 and 305.09, this Subpart applies in respect of an interim heliport certificate in the same manner as it applies in respect of a heliport certificate. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.17
o in subsection (3) to be received at the appropriate air traffic services unit, the operator of the heliport shall give immediate notice directly to the pilots who may be affected by that circumstance. (5) Prior to the use of a heliport for helicopter operations, the operator of the heliport shall remove from the surface of the heliport, or from the surrounding ground over which the operator has control, any vehicle or other obstruction that is likely to be hazardous to aviation safety. SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2015-160, s. 12 SOR/2025-98, s. 26
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.18
305.18 (1) The operator of a heliport shall, as soon as possible after the issuance of the heliport certificate, (a) provide the Minister with a copy of the heliport operations manual as approved under subsection 305.08(5) and any amendments to the manual approved under subsection (3); and (b) distribute copies of the applicable portions and amendments to the applicable persons and institutions referred to in the manual. (2) The operator of the heliport shall (a) keep their heliport operations manual up to date; and (b) submit to the Minister for approval any proposed amendment to their heliport operations manual. (3) The Minister shall approve the amended heliport operations manual if it meets the requirements of subsection 305.08(5). SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2015-160, s. 13 SOR/2022-267, s. 15
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.19
305.19 (1) The operator of a heliport shall determine the heliport classification in accordance with standard 325 — Heliport Standards in respect of (a) the classification of non-instrument heliports; and (b) performance requirements of helicopters that are expected to use the heliport. (2) The operator of a heliport shall review the heliport classification if there are changes to the obstacles at or in the vicinity of the heliport. SOR/2007-87, s. 8 SOR/2022-267, s. 16
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.20
305.20 The operator of a heliport shall determine, and record in their heliport operations manual, the heliport operational limitations in accordance with the applicable heliport standard with respect to (a) load bearing strength of the TLOF when required by the applicable heliport standard; (b) the maximum helicopter overall length for which each operational area at a heliport is certified; and (c) the heliport classification as specified in paragraph 305.19(a) and category as determined in accordance with the applicable heliport standard. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.21
305.21 Unless otherwise specified in the applicable heliport standard, units of measurement used in this Division and in the heliport operations manual shall use the following rounding rules and specified measurement units: (a) elevations to the nearest foot; (b) linear dimensions to the nearest metre; (c) geographic coordinates in latitude and longitude to the nearest second; (d) geographic coordinates measured in accordance with North American Datum 1983; (e) bearings to the nearest degree; (f) water depths, measured in the specified unit expressed, to the nearest foot or metre; and (g) range of tides or water levels, measured in the specified unit expressed, to the nearest foot or metre. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.25
305.25 (1) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that (a) the heliport has at least one FATO; and (b) no FATO is used to accommodate the manoeuvres of more than one helicopter at a time. (2) Subject to subsections (3) to (6), the operator of a heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the requirements set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of (a) FATOs; (b) safety areas; (c) rejected take-off areas, if applicable; (d) helicopter clearways, if applicable; (e) TLOFs, if applicable; (f) taxiways as follows, if applicable: (i) air taxiways, (ii) helicopter ground taxiways, (iii) helicopter ground taxiway shoulders, and (iv) helicopter ground taxiway strips; (g) aprons, if applicable; and (h) helicopter parking positions, if applicable. (3) The operator of a surface-level heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for a surface-level heliport set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of (a) TLOFs; (b) taxiways; and (c) aprons. (4) The operator of an elevated or rooftop heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for an elevated or rooftop heliport set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of (a) TLOFs; (b) safety nets; and (c) helicopter parking positions. (5) The operator of a heliport located on an aerodrome primarily designed to serve aeroplanes shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for a heliport located on an aerodrome set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of (a) application of additional standards regarding aerodromes; (b) FATOs; (c) ground taxiway separation distances; (d) taxi-holding positions; (e) aprons; and (f) helicopter parking positions. (6) The operator of an H1 heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for an H1 heliport set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of FATOs and TLOFs. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.29
305.29 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (4), the operator of a heliport shall establish the following obstacle limitation surfaces in accordance with the applicable heliport standard for a non-instrument, non-precision or precision FATO and meet the special requirements for the surfaces and any obstacles that may affect them, set out in the applicable heliport standard: (a) approach surfaces; (b) take-off surfaces; and (c) transitional surfaces. (2) The operator of an H1 heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for obstacle limitation surfaces for non-instrument FATOs set out in the applicable heliport standard for an H1 heliport in respect of approach or take-off surfaces. (3) The operator of an H1 heliport shall conduct a survey of the approach and take-off surface to determine obstacle information and submit a copy to the Minister at the time of the initial heliport certification and after that at least once every five years, unless no new obstacle has been established in the approach and take-off surface during the five-year period and a report to that effect is made to the Minister. (4) The operator of an H2 heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for obstacle limitation surfaces for non-instrument FATOs set out in the applicable heliport standard for an H2 heliport in respect of approach or take-off surfaces. (5) The operator of a heliport equipped with an instrument FATO shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for obstacle limitation surfaces for instrument FATOs set out in the applicable heliport standard. SOR/2007-87, s. 8
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.31
305.31 (1) The operator of a heliport shall equip the heliport with at least one wind direction indicator and meet the requirements for wind direction indicators set out in the applicable heliport standard. (2) The operator of a heliport shall meet the requirements for heliport markings set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of (a) heliport identification marking; (b) in the case of a hospital heliport, hospital heliport identification marking; (c) an aiming point marking for each FATO; (d) FATO edge marking; (e) a FATO designation marking for each FATO; (f) a FATO centre line marking for each FATO; (g) approach and take-off direction indicator marking; (h) a TLOF edge marking for each TLOF; (i) the maximum allowable helicopter weight marking for each TLOF; (j) the following taxiway markings: (i) taxiway centre line marking, (ii) taxiway holding position marking, and (iii) taxiway edge marking; (k) where the apron edge is not easily identifiable, an apron edge marking; (l) where a helicopter parking position is provided, a helicopter parking position marking; (m) where a helicopter parking position is provided and helicopters are required to have a specific alignment on the parking position, an alignment marking; (n) where a helicopter parking position is not large enough for the largest helicopter for which the heliport is designed or where the size of the parking position is limited by the minimum separation requirement to an obstacle or an adjacent parking position, a helicopter parking position information marking; and (o) where passengers are required to walk on a specific path on an apron between a helicopter parking position and the passenger terminal, an apron passenger path marking. SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2015-160, s. 14(F)
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.33
the requirements of the applicable heliport standard for a taxiway that is available at a heliport that is certified to be available for use at night and that is not provided with taxiway centre line lights. (14) Where an apron is available at a heliport that is certified to be available for use at night, the operator of the heliport shall provide apron edge lights, retro-reflective edge markers or apron floodlighting in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard. SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2015-160, s. 15 SOR/2019-119, s. 10
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.35
305.35 (1) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that the markers installed at the heliport are either flush mounted or lightweight and frangibly mounted and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard. (2) The operator of a heliport shall provide FATO markers where (a) a FATO edge marking is not provided; and (b) the extent of the FATO and the adjacent ground is not conspicuous. (3) The operator of a heliport shall provide ground taxiway edge markers in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard if the helicopters must travel along a ground taxiway to or from a FATO to an apron, unless (a) the edges of the taxiway are conspicuous; (b) taxiway centre line lights are provided; (c) taxiway edge lights are provided; or (d) taxiway centre line markers are provided. (4) The operator of a heliport shall provide air taxiway markers if the helicopters must travel by air to or from a FATO to an apron via a specific corridor in accordance with the applicable heliport standard. SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2015-160, s. 16
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.37
305.37 (1) Subject to subsection (4), the operator of a heliport shall ensure that obstacles, other than aircraft, on the movement, manoeuvring and safety areas of the heliport are marked and lighted as follows: (a) vehicles and other mobile obstacles on the movement area shall be marked so as to be visible to pilots during aircraft operations; (b) where the heliport is used at night or in conditions of low visibility, vehicles and other mobile obstacles on the manoeuvring area shall be lighted; (c) elevated aeronautical ground lights on the movement area shall be marked so as to be conspicuous by day; and (d) in accordance with the applicable heliport standard, a fixed obstacle located on the safety area shall be (i) marked, and (ii) where the heliport is certified to be available for use at night, lighted. (2) The operator of a heliport shall mark and, if the heliport is certified to be available for use at night, light fixed obstacles located within the area identified in the applicable heliport standard, except where the obstacle is (a) shielded by another fixed obstacle that is marked in accordance with Standard 621; (b) conspicuous by reason of its shape, dimensions or colour; (c) identified in an aeronautical evaluation as being sufficiently lit by ambient light at night; or (d) not more than 150 m above the adjacent ground and lighted in accordance with Standard 621. (3) The operator of a heliport where a fixed obstacle that is more than 150 m above the surrounding ground is located within the area identified in the applicable heliport standard shall (a) light the obstacle by high-intensity obstacle lights by day in accordance with Standard 621; or (b) mark the obstacle in accordance with the applicable heliport standard. (4) The operator of a heliport shall mark an elevated obstacle on the helicopter ground taxiway strips and, where the heliport is certified to be available for use at night, light the obstacle. (5) The operator of a heliport shall mark and, if applicable, light an obstacle referred to in subsection (2) unless an aeronautical evaluation determines that (a) the obstacle is conspicuous by reason of its shape, dimensions or colour; or (b) retro-reflective tape or markers are sufficiently conspicuous to be used instead of lights. SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2011-285, s. 7; SOR/2015-160, s. 17 SOR/2019-119, s. 11(E)
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.38
305.38 (1) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that a fixed obstacle or a mobile obstacle on the heliport is marked in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard. (2) Obstacles required to be marked shall, in accordance with Standard 621, be (a) coloured; (b) marked by markers; or (c) marked by flags. SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2011-285, s. 7
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 305.39
305.39 (1) The operator of a heliport shall light a fixed obstacle in accordance with Standard 621. (2) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that maintenance and service vehicles in use display lights in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard. (3) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that emergency vehicles in use that are required to be lighted display the lights specified in the applicable heliport standard. SOR/2007-87, s. 8; SOR/2011-285, s. 7