Safety & Security

Drone safety

YXH (and all other airports, heliports and seaplane bases) are a "No-Drone Zone".

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can not fly within 5.6km of any airport without permission from NAV Canada.

For more information on flying your drone safely and legally, visit Transport Canada's website.

To report a drone incident that you believe is not following national regulations please contact Transport Canada.

Restricted Area Security Pass and Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit Requests

To request the documentation for a Restricted Area Security Pass (RASP) or Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) please contact the airport at yxhpassoffice@medicinehat.ca with your name and employer and we will contact you with the required forms and manuals to proceed.

Both the pass and permit are only valid at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport and due to federal regulations, only those with a need and a right can be granted a Restricted Area Security Pass and an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit.