ATC clearances and communicationsQuestion 221 of 351

Who may give an interception signal or an instruction to land?

  1. Any pilot who holds a licence
  2. Any aerodrome employee
  3. A peace officer, a police officer or an officer of the Canadian Armed Forces acting in their duties
  4. Any airline pilot
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Correct answer: A peace officer, a police officer or an officer of the Canadian Armed Forces acting in their duties

Only listed officers or persons authorized by the Minister may give them.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.144(1) Interception Signals, Interception of Aircraft and Instructions to Land

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026