Pitt Meadows Airport Now Designated AOE/15
Important Instructions for Pilots!
Greetings to all our airport users. Over the past few years, Pitt Meadows Regional Airport has been engaged with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to upgrade its core service at the airport. This has been a comprehensive and elongated process. It is a core service upgrade that is essential to the economic well being and long-term sustainability of the airport.
I am very pleased to announce that the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport Core Service Request (CSR) for an increase in AOE (Airport of Entry) designation to that of an AOE/15 has been approved by the CBSA. This new status allows for enhanced customs and immigration services through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), making Pitt Meadows a convenient point of entry for international flights. The CBSA will enhance service at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport to include AOE/15, 24/7, year-round provision effective immediately.
An AOE/15 is an airport used solely for clearing persons arriving by general aviation aircraft (private or company) where the flights are unscheduled and the number of non-paying travellers on each flight does not exceed 15 (including the crew). In straightforward terms, unscheduled general aviation / corporate / executive aircraft flights abiding by the conditions and requirements set forth by the CBSA can now fly directly into the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport from an approved international destination. Of primary importance to Pitt Meadows Regional Airport are those flights arriving directly from the USA. Please note, with this service upgrade, CANPASS is still available but not required for direct entry. We are extremely pleased with this new designation. It is a coveted and well-deserved enhancement. It safeguards the airports prominence in a competitive regional aviation market. We can take pride in this important regional asset of ours. We are indeed moving the needle forward. This core service upgrade is a fabulous, good news story for our airport community and the Cities of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Enjoy this new privilege. It is a wonderful service upgrade. All the best and safe flying. - Guy Miller, General Manager YPK
Key Instructions for Pilots Using AOE/15
As part of the new designation, pilots arriving at Pitt Meadows Airport must follow the mandatory Telephone Reporting for General Aviation process as outlined by the CBSA.
Pre-Arrival Notification:
The pilot must provide advance notification of the arrival, along with details of all travelers and goods on board, by contacting the Telephone Reporting Centre (TRC) at 1-888-226-7277.
Notification must be made a minimum of two (2) hours and a maximum of 48 hours before arrival in Canada.
In case the toll-free number is unavailable, pilots can contact the TRC directly at 905-679-2073 (long-distance charges may apply).
Information to Provide:
Estimated time of arrival (ETA), aircraft registration number, and landing site in Canada.
For each traveler on board: full name, date of birth, citizenship, travel documents, and details on purpose and length of stay.
Declaration of all goods being imported, including firearms, food, plants, and currency over CAN$10,000.
Any updates to ETA or traveler information must be reported before arrival.
On Arrival:
Immediately after landing, aircraft should taxi into one of the four designated parking spots in the white box directly in front of the terminal building.
Once parked, the pilot must call the TRC at 1-888-226-7277 to report the arrival and receive further instructions. No one on board is permitted to leave the aircraft until CBSA approval is granted.
Customs Clearance:
Pilots must ensure that the aircraft lands during CBSA's business hours unless alternative arrangements have been made with the local CBSA office.
Landing outside of normal business hours is subject to cost-recovery fees.
Emergency Landings:
If an unscheduled landing occurs due to weather or emergency, the pilot must contact the TRC, the nearest CBSA office, or the RCMP as soon as possible.
Pilot's Responsibility:
Pilots must ensure all necessary travel documents are available and valid for all travelers.
Pilots are responsible for any inadmissible passengers and associated costs, including removal fees.
We appreciate your attention to these new guidelines as we enhance our airport services. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please contact the Pitt Meadows Airport office at info@flyypk.ca. Links can be found below for more details directly from the CBSA website.
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