Aircraft operation rulesQuestion 304 of 351

In general, you may not have a hand-held laser above what power output within 10 km of the centre of an airport?

  1. 1 milliwatt.
  2. 5 milliwatts.
  3. 50 milliwatts.
  4. 1 watt.
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Correct answer: 1 milliwatt.

Possession of a hand-held laser above 1 mW is prohibited within a 10-km radius of the geometric centre of an airport or heliport, with some exceptions.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 601.19(1) Hand-held Lasers

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026