Cranes and aerial devices

Aerial devices, like cranes, are often used to perform work on structures within the airport’s obstacle assessment area. They include vehicle-mounted or self-propelled device (telescoping extensible, articulating, or both) that is primarily designed to position personnel or equipment at height.

Airport Zoning Regulations (AZRs)

AZRs help ensure the safety of our airport. They maintain the safety of aircraft around the airport, shield navigational aids from obstacles, set a maximum height limit for structures and natural objects surrounding the airport and prohibit the dumping of waste materials on lands next to airports. 

Apply for a new crane and aerial device permit, extension or renewal 

Please follow the steps outlined below if you require a new crane permit, an extension or renewal. Payment may be required before submitting your application.

New crane permits

Step 1: Review our airport obstacle assessment area map to determine whether the crane location requires a permit, your application will be assessed along with the following information. 

Step 2: Obtain Land Use Approval permit from NAV CANADA.  

If you are building a new structure or altering an existing structure, you will need approval for land use from both Pearson and NAV CANADA before a crane operation permit can be issued. You can submit your proposal to NAV CANADA using their Land Use Submission Form.

Step 3: Review our fee schedule and complete payment. 

Application Type

Single Day

Multi Day (30 days max)

Extensions

Crane-Mobile

$125.00

$170.00

$85.00

Crane-Tower

$620.00

$620.00

$310.00

Crane- Complex Assessment

$685.00

 $685.00

$380.00

Rush Assessment - All inclusive (48 business hours or less)

$850.00

 $850.00 $850.00

(fees include HST.)

If a crane permit is required outside the airport property, review our fee schedule and instructions and complete payment before applying. Note: Applications without a confirmation email attachment and payment receipt number will not be accepted. 

Pay here

If a crane permit is required on airport property and/or you have a facility activity permit (FAP), please proceed to step 4. Additional payment is not required.  

Step 4: Review our legal disclaimer and refund and cancellations policy

Step 5: Complete our crane and aerial devices permit request form.

Apply for an extension or renewal

Step 1: Review our fee schedule and instructions and complete payment. 

Pay here

Step 2: Respond to the existing crane permit notice with the payment receipt attached in the email.

Permit requirements

  • All permit requests must be received by 1:30 pm local time, three business days before the scheduled lift. Please allow extra time for tower crane permits.
  • For every address where you intend to perform work, you must submit a separate and fully completed Crane Permit Assessment Form.
  • You must provide the maximum tip height requested for this lift, which may not be the maximum height the crane is capable of.
  • Effective May 1, 2022, crane permit fees will be collected as per the schedule.

Processing time

  • Please allow for a minimum of three business days for crane and aerial device assessments.
  • Rush assessments (less than 48hrs) may be accommodated. 
  • Complex crane assessments may take up to 30 business days depending on impact.

Questions?

If you have questions or a rush application, please email zzgcranes@gtaa.com.