Canada Phasing In Space-Based ADS-B
Canada has set Feb.23, 2023 as the deadline for compliance with the first phase of its space-based ADS-B mandate. Eventually all aircraft flying in controlled airspace in Canada will need ADS-B Out equipment that can send 1090 ES signals from belly and roof-mounted antennas or a combination unit that can beam the signals up and down. The first deadline covers Class A and B airspace. Class A is IFR-only airspace above 18,000 feet and Class B is controlled airspace between 12,500 feet and 18,000 feet and is used by IFR and CVFR traffic. Nav Canada and Transport Canada have not set a firm date for equipage in lower altitude Class C, D and E controlled airspace but has guaranteed it won’t happen before 2026 to give GA operators time to equip. U.S. and other foreign operators will have to comply with the mandates to fly in Canada and for many light aircraft operators that will mean upgrading or adding equipment.
