Canadian fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane violating restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alberta, where G7 leaders are meeting on Sunday, June 15, 2025. NORAD’s Canadian region deployed CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to intercept the plane.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) launched investigation after the pilot was contacted using "final warning measures" and safely landed. The incident occurred despite existing air restrictions and is now under investigation, raising concerns about resource allocation during the summit.
RCMP reported the fixed-wing Canadian aircraft entered the restricted area shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday.
Multiple steps were taken to gain the pilot’s attention. “Final warning measures” were used to contact the pilot and have them safely land under their own power.
Const. Lauren Mowbray stated those measures involved the jets firing warning flares. The plane was met on the ground by the RCMP and their partners.
“It is every pilot’s responsibility to ensure that there are no restrictions in the air space they intend to fly,” the release stated. “These incidents take away resources that could be utilized in police work and securing the summit site.”
Mowbray did not have any information on whether the pilot is facing charges. The release doesn’t specify the plane's origin or landing location.
Two NOTAMs, or Notices to Airmen, of temporary air restrictions over Calgary and Kananaskis have been in place since Saturday (June 14) morning.
The restrictions will continue until noon Tuesday (June 17).
Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting G7 leaders from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Italy, in Kananaskis, southwest of Calgary in the Rocky Mountains.
Some leaders of non-member countries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are also set to attend.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) launched investigation after the pilot was contacted using "final warning measures" and safely landed. The incident occurred despite existing air restrictions and is now under investigation, raising concerns about resource allocation during the summit.
RCMP reported the fixed-wing Canadian aircraft entered the restricted area shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday.
Multiple steps were taken to gain the pilot’s attention. “Final warning measures” were used to contact the pilot and have them safely land under their own power.
Const. Lauren Mowbray stated those measures involved the jets firing warning flares. The plane was met on the ground by the RCMP and their partners.
“It is every pilot’s responsibility to ensure that there are no restrictions in the air space they intend to fly,” the release stated. “These incidents take away resources that could be utilized in police work and securing the summit site.”
Mowbray did not have any information on whether the pilot is facing charges. The release doesn’t specify the plane's origin or landing location.
Two NOTAMs, or Notices to Airmen, of temporary air restrictions over Calgary and Kananaskis have been in place since Saturday (June 14) morning.
The restrictions will continue until noon Tuesday (June 17).
Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting G7 leaders from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Italy, in Kananaskis, southwest of Calgary in the Rocky Mountains.
Some leaders of non-member countries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are also set to attend.
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