Aircraft operation rulesQuestion 301 of 351

You plan to fly over a forest fire area. What is the lowest altitude that you may fly there?

  1. 1,000 feet AGL.
  2. 3,000 feet AGL.
  3. 2,000 feet AGL.
  4. 5,000 feet AGL.
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Correct answer: 3,000 feet AGL.

No person may operate an aircraft below 3,000 feet AGL over a forest fire area or within five nautical miles of it.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 601.15 Forest Fire Aircraft Operating Restrictions

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026