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Aerodromes and low flyingQuestion 48 of 351

A helicopter is within what horizontal distance of a built-up area when it is deemed to be over that area?

  1. 2,000 feet.
  2. 1,000 feet.
  3. 3,000 feet.
  4. 500 feet.
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Correct answer: 500 feet.

For helicopters and balloons, the distance is 500 feet.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.12(1) Overflight of Built-up Areas or Open-air Assemblies of Persons during Take-offs, Approaches and Landings

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026