Balloon & Airship Registration Marking
CARs Standard 222 · Federal — Canada
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CARs Standard 222 — CARs Standard 222
Hot air balloons and airships registered in Canada generally display registration marks visible from ground level, following CARs Standard 222 requirements.
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Balloons and airships need their C-XXXX registration marks visible to ground observers. Given their large envelope, the marks can be quite large.
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C-XXXX registration on envelope or gas bag
Visible from ground level
Minimum size as per CARs 222
Port and starboard sides required
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Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part II
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
CARs Part II covers aircraft identification and marking requirements including registration marks, sizing, and placement for Canadian-registered aircraft.
Transport Canada — Aircraft Registration
Transport Canada · March 2026
Official aircraft registration portal. Covers how to register, marking requirements, and the C- prefix system for Canadian aircraft.
RPAS (Drone) Registration — Transport Canada
Transport Canada · March 2026
Drone registration requirements for RPAS between 250g and 25kg. Registration number should be marked on the drone and visible at all times.
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