NavCanada Land Use Process

The airways and airspace across Canada are controlled by NavCanada. New obstacles introduced into Canada’s controlled airspaces require review and approval from NavCanada.

Whether your work has involved a Facility Alteration Permit, a Dig Permit, or a Building Permit with the Regina Airport Authority (RAA), or whether you are building within 4 kilometres of the Regina International Airport (YQR), your project may also need approval through NavCanada’s Land Use Program.

What Work Requires a NavCanada Land Use Application?

• Any work that involves a new permanent OR temporary obstacle which enters controlled airspace.
• Any work within 4 kilometres of OR beneath a Runway Approach at YQR, including:
  • crane operations
  • new telecommunications equipment
  • new solar installations
  • projects which may emit atmospheric plumes, or
  • projects which present new airspace obstacles, permanent OR temporary.
• Any work within the Bird Hazard Zones which introduces a new wildlife habitat or attractant.
• Any work which may cause ground disturbance on RAA Property.

ZONING CHANGES

Zoning changes or updates within the City of Regina or the RM of Sherwood may not require a NavCanada Land Use Application, HOWEVER the City or RM may require consultation with the RAA prior to changes being implemented.

Proposed work that could affect airport operations may require additional plan of construction operations to communicate the project proponent’s strategy to accommodate for construction impacts.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact developmentreviews@yqr.ca or call the RAA Administration Office.

Who Needs to Apply?

The party undertaking the work listed above within proximity of YQR and it’s controlled airspace.

If the applicant is not the property owner, the application MUST provide the contact information of the primary lease holder for the location under review.

Submission Process

1. Complete the Land Use Application process through NavCanada’s online portal. Find more information on their requirements and online portal access here.
2. Submit a Development Review Request to the RAA via online form. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAV CANADA LAND USE FILE NUMBER IN YOUR SUBMISSION.
3. Applicants may receive requests for additional information from NavCanada or the RAA.
4. NavCanada will review and notify stakeholders based on location and proposed activities.
5. YQR is located on federal land; therefore, the RAA will determine if the proposed work requires additional review under the Impact Assessment Act.
6. NavCanada will provide the applicant a response via letter describing their review, any potential impacts, mitigations, and/or other requests for the proponent.
7. RAA will respond regarding potential impacts to operations or regulated airspace, which may include:
   1. height restrictions
   2. project mitigation requirements, or
   3. schedule adjustments to align with airspace activities.
8. The RAA or NavCanada may issue a Notice to All Airmen (NOTAM) regarding proposed work to notify airspace users of temporary obstacles.
9. Work may not move forward until:
   1. a letter has been issued by NavCanada stating there are no potential impacts, and
   2. a letter has been issued by the RAA stating there are no impacts OR that potential impacts can be mitigated to a reasonable level of risk.

PLEASE ENSURE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED. COMPLEX PROJECTS OR APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MAY TAKE LONGER TO PROCESS.

Submit Development Review Request