CBSA announces new service at Bathurst Regional Airport

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will begin providing new services for small private and commercial aircraft at the Bathurst Regional Airport on January 12, 2017. The airport has received a designation of Airport of Entry 15 (AOE/15). The designation allows the CBSA to provide screening services and process aircraft with 15 passengers or less (including the crew) and CANPASS passengers during office hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.). Aircraft must report to the Telephone Reporting Center at least two hours before but no more than 48 hours prior to the estimated time of arrival in Canada and provide information for CBSA verification.

 

The CBSA regularly reviews the designation of airport facilities. After discussions with the Northern New Brunswick Airport Authority (NNBAA), it was determined that the region would benefit from having an airport with the AOE/15 designation.

 

Quotes

 

‘‘The role of the Canada Border Services Agency is to facilitate travel and trade, in addition to protecting our borders. Providing new services at the Bathurst Regional Airport will support economic and tourism development in Northeastern New Brunswick.”

 

Calvin Christiansen, Regional Director General, Atlantic Region

 

 

Quick facts

 

• For a list of airports in Canada and their designation: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/menu-eng.html.
• For details on the Air Services Policy Framework regulating the level of service offered by the CBSA: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/csr-esb/fsum-somc-eng.html.
• For additional information about the CANPASS eligibility and how to apply, visit our website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/canpass/canpassair-eng.html.

 

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Contact

 

Atlantic Region Media Line

902-426-0900

CommunicationsATL@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

 

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