Fact Sheet: COVID-19 – List of CBSA locations that remain open during temporary service suspension at Canadian airports and private boat reporting sites

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, select CBSA locations will remain open during the temporary service suspension at Canadian airports and private boat reporting sites.

May 12, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canada Border Services Agency

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, select CBSA locations will remain open during the temporary service suspension at Canadian airports and private boat reporting sites. The temporary service suspension is in effect as of May 12, 2020, at 23:59 EDT and will remain in effect until further notice. The CBSA regularly reviews its operations and adjustments are made when necessary.

Glossary

Airport of Entry (AOE)

An authorized airport of entry for clearance of all classes of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft (travellers and cargo).

Airport of Entry/15 (AOE/15)

An airport used solely for clearing persons arriving by general aviation aircraft (private or company) where the flights are unscheduled and the number of non-paying travellers on each flight does not exceed 15 (including the crew). Operators of these flights must obtain CBSA approval by contacting the CBSA's Telephone Reporting Center to enter or return to Canada, and they must land at an approved AOE during CBSA hours of business.

Airport of Entry/15/Seaplane (AOE/15/SEAPL)

A water aerodrome airport of entry solely for the clearance of persons arriving by seaplane where the flights are unscheduled and the traveller capacity does not exceed 15 people (including the crew). Operators of these flights must obtain CBSA approval by contacting the CBSA’s Telephone Reporting Center to enter or return to Canada, and they must land at an approved AOE during CBSA hours of business.

Airport of Entry/CANPASS (AOE/CAN)

An airport of entry designated for CANPASS private and corporate permit holders only. CANPASS members can land at an AOE any time the airport is open for landing, regardless of the hours of business of the local CBSA office.

Airport of Entry/CANPASS/Seaplane (AOE/CAN/SEAPL)

A water aerodrome designated for CANPASS private and corporate permit holders.

A water aerodrome airport of entry designated only for CANPASS private and corporate permit holders to a maximum of 15 people (including crew). CANPASS members can land at an AOE any time the airport is open for landing, regardless of the hours of business of the local CBSA office.

Airport of Entry/Cargo (AOE/CARGO)

An airport of entry solely for the reporting and processing of commercial cargo and crew arriving by air transport.

Airport of Entry/Military (AOE/M)

An airport of entry for clearance of military aircraft only, unless otherwise designated (e.g. AOE/15).

Direct Reporting Site for Marine Private Vessel (DRS/M)

A CBSA staffed marine port of entry where private pleasure craft MUST report directly.

CANPASS/Private Boat (CAN/PB)

The CANPASS Private Boat program has been discontinued. Current members will be able to maintain privileges until their membership expires.

NEXUS/Marine (NEXUS/MARINE)

An authorized point of entry for members of the joint Canada/U.S. NEXUS Marine Program only.

Telephone Reporting Site/Marine (TRS/M)

A marine port of entry at which private pleasure craft operators may report by telephone.

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Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario

Quebec

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Newfoundland and Labrador

Yukon

Northwest Territories

Nunavut

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