The RCMP has announced temporary airspace restrictions over Calgary and Kananaskis as part of heightened security measures for the upcoming 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit. The restrictions will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. on June 14 until 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2025.
As the lead agency for the G7 Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG), the RCMP is coordinating closely with Transport Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, and NAV CANADA to manage air traffic and ensure the safety of summit attendees and the public.
Two designated Canadian Restricted Airspace (CYR) zones will be established:
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CYR 292, centered on Kananaskis Village, will have a 30-nautical-mile radius, excluding the Calgary/Springbank Airport control zone.
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CYR 293, centered on Calgary International Airport, will have a 20-nautical-mile radius, excluding CYR 292 and including the Calgary/Springbank Airport control zone.
Only authorized aircraft will be permitted to operate within the restricted zones. Unauthorized flights will be prohibited throughout the restricted period. Specific flight restrictions and operational details will be outlined in Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued closer to the summit dates.
"The safety and security of all world leaders attending the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, as well as local residents and visitors, remains our highest priority," Sgt. Mark Basanta said in a statement.
For more information on the airspace restrictions and flight procedures, aviation operators are encouraged to visit NAV Canada’s planning portal.
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The 2025 G7 Summit is expected to bring together leaders from the world’s major advanced economies to discuss pressing global issues, with Kananaskis Village once again serving as the host site, as it did in 2002.