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NORAD intercepts and lands plane safely after air restriction violation
June 15, 2025
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Calgary, Alberta
From: Integrated Safety and Security Group
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North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), in support of the RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group, had to deploy air assets after a private, fixed-wing, civilian aircraft violated the air restrictions centered above Kananaskis air space.
At approximately 11:05 am today, a non-compliant Canadian aircraft entered the CYR 292 restricted air space, which met the criteria for a tactical response. NORAD's Canadian region, CANR, deployed CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to intercept.
After multiple steps were taken to gain the pilot's attention, CANR employed final warning measures to contact the pilot and have them safely land under their own power.
The RCMP and its ISSG partners take this matter very seriously. It is every pilot's responsibility to ensure that there are no restrictions in the air space they intend to fly. These incidents take away resources that could be utilized in police work and securing the summit site.
Two NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) of temporary air restrictions over Calgary and Kananaskis, have been in place since June 14 at 6 am, and will continue to be enforced until June 17 at 11:59 pm local time.
The two Canadian Restricted Airspace (CYR) structures over the G7 venues are:
- CYR 292 is centered on Kananaskis Village (N50°55'22" W115°08'37") with a radius of 30 NM (nautical miles), excluding the Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW) Control Zone. CYAs 226 and 227 will not be active; and
- CYR 293 is centered on Calgary International Airport (N51°07'21.41" W114°00'48.05") with a radius of 20 NM, excluding CYR 292 and including the Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW) Control Zone. CYA 228 will not be active.
The safety and security of all world leaders attending the G7 Summit in Kananaskis and residents and visitors in the surrounding areas continue to be the top priority for the RCMP ISSG, Government of Canada departments and its partners.
For additional information regarding the G7 airspace restrictions and operating rules and procedures, visit NAV Canada - Collaborative Flight Planning Services
As this incident is still under investigation, no further details will be provided at this time.
Quick facts
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NORAD support to G7
- The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is one of the partners supporting RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG) operations by providing aerospace warning and control to the 2025 G7 Summit. NORAD is working closely with the ISSG and the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC).
- NORAD is a bi-national organization charged with the mission of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for North America. It is comprised of both Canadian and United States military and civilian personnel.
- Due to its bi-national nature, NORAD is drawing on aircraft, assets and personnel from both the Canadian and U.S. militaries to accomplish the mission of aerospace warning and control in support of the RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group for the 2025 G7 Summit security.
- NORAD uses a network of satellites, ground-based radar, airborne radar, and fighter aircraft to support their mission of aerospace warning and aerospace control.