NAV CANADA Airport Traffic Services Review Update

Oct 23, 2009

The NAV CANADA paper referenced below involved studies at the following BC sites: Prince Rupert; Quesnel; Sandspit; Smithers; Victoria Harbour; Wiliams Lake.

The BC Aviation Council will participate in consultations on proposed changes in level of service.

Mike Matthews–Chairman, BC Aviation Council

 

Released October 22, 2009 

Notice: Airport Traffic Services Review Update

In February 2009 NAV CANADA released a paper containing proposals for changes to Airport Traffic Services at a number of airports. The Company has largely completed consultations and we thank employees, customers and stakeholders for their participation in the process.

NAV CANADA recognizes that traffic levels are currently depressed due to uncertainty in the global and local economy and other related factors. Traffic levels across Canada were 6 per cent lower in 2009 than in fiscal year 2008 as measured in weighted charging units.  

Rather than risk making decisions on airport level of service requirements based on temporary factors, the Company has decided that it will not complete the required Aeronautical Studies at this time but will instead continue to monitor traffic levels and service requirements at the subject airports. We anticipate this deferral will remain in place until at least the fall of 2010.

After that time, examinations might find that adjustments in service levels are warranted. If that is the case, consultation and traffic analysis will be updated and Aeronautical Studies completed as per legislative and regulatory requirements.

Previously approved changes to airport traffic services will be implemented as currently planned; specifically the introduction of ATC service at Fredericton Airport and hours of operation changes at Smithers, High Level and Lloydminster.

Questions can be directed to the Level of Service and Aeronautical Studies department at aerostudy@navcanada.ca or by writing to the following address.

Level of Service and Aeronautical Studies
NAV CANADA
77 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L6

Fax: (613) 563-5602

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