The assessment process for crane operations:

1. Contractor/Developer identifies need for crane and gathers site/crane details
2. Contractor/Developer completes Transport Canada and NAV Canada application forms - Form links below
3. Contractor/Developer submits forms to both agencies along with aerial photo or site plan
4. Agencies review applications (Transport Canada requires a minimum of 90 days notice)
5. Contractor/Developer to complete Grande Prairie Airport Crane Application and send with Transport Canada and NAV Canada assessments to Grande Prairie Airport
6. Contractor/Developer receives notification from Grande Prairie Airport
7. Contractor/Developer contacts Airport Director Operations 780-539-5270 48 hours prior to crane operation
8. Crane operations commence - Airport Director Operations monitors crane activity
9. Contractor/Developer notifies Airport Director Operations when crane operations are complete
10. Contractor/Developer submits Removal Notification form to NAV Canada (if required)

What assessment are required before a crane can be erected?

• The erection of any crane whose height may potentially pose a risk to aviation safety or effect the operation of air navigation aids requires approval in advance.
• Assessments are issued by Transport Canada, NAV Canada and, in some instances, the Grande Prairie Airport.
• Applications for assessments should be submitted to Transport Canada and NAV Canada well in advance to the start of the crane operation (Transport Canada requires at least 90 days’ notice).
• Applications to the Grande Prairie Airport must include complete assessments by Transport Canada and NAV Canada with reference numbers.

What information is required for assessments?

• Information about the project and the worksite is required on all approval forms in order to help determine the impact of your crane operation on aeronautical operations, including:
  • Project contact information;
  • Site coordinates and addresses;
  • Elevations – ground (ASL), building/structure height;
  • Crane details – type, swing radius, boom length, maximum height;
  • Scope of work;
  • Duration of operation (start/end dates, times).

Crane Assessment Forms:

• Transport Canada: Aeronautical Assessment Form
• NAV Canada: Land Use Proposal Submission Form 
• Grande Prairie Airport: Crane Assessment Application