Airside Vehicle Operation

Need to drive airside for your job?
You need an Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP).

Airside Vehicle Operator Permits (AVOP) are issued by the Region of Waterloo International Airport and can be obtained through the Pass Office during regular office hours. Any person driving a vehicle in airside areas must be in possession of an AVOP.

Applicants must be in possession of a full G or G2 licence and hold a valid RAIC or other approved Document of Entitlement before applying for an AVOP. To qualify for an AVOP an applicant must successfully complete botha written testand for a D licensea practical test.


Note: AVOP applicants must prove both a need and right to drive airside.

How to obtain an AVOP

AVOP Types
  • DA - Restricted Area + Aprons Only (Operate inside restricted area and aprons only).
  • D - Full Airfield, including Restricted Area + Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate. Written and practical test required.

Non-refundable fee for issuing a new, replacement or renewed AVOP is $100+HST.

Note:D requires a Restricted Operator's Certificate - Aeronautical. Please contact theWaterloo Wellington Flight Centre at519-648-2213 to write the test.

Complete yourAirside Vehicle Operator (AVOP) Application.

Supporting documents:

  • CompletedAVOP Applicationsigned by your company’s Signing Authority.
  • Attach a copy of your Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) or Company ID.
  • Attach a copy of a Valid provincial driver’s license (Only G2 or higher license holders may hold an AVOP).
  • Attach a copy of your Radio Operator's Certificate - Aeronautical for D AVOP.
  • Attach a passport style photo if sending by email.
  • Attach a copy of your Security Awareness, YKF Incursion Awareness, and Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Certificates.

Drop off the application and supporting documents at the Information desk, or scan and emailPass Control.

  • Create your online training account.
  • Complete the Security Awareness, YKF Incursion Awareness, and the appropriate Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit modules.
  • You will be awarded Certificates of Completion, which all three are required with your AVOP application.

The appointment can be booking throughPass Control.

The practical exam includes, but is not limited to:

  • Accurate completion of labelling an airfield map.
  • Airside rules and regulations.
  • Airport familiarization.
  • Lights, signage, and markings knowledge.
  • Proper airfield radio communications.

Airside Vehicle Identification Permit (AVIP)

All vehicles operatingon airside areas must have an Airside Vehicle Identification Permit. AVIPs can be obtained through thePass Office during regular office hours.

Vehicles must be properly equipped with a beacon and/or radio and will be subject to an inspection process to ensure operational requirements are met before a permit is issued.

Inspection appointments may be scheduled by contacting the Pass Office.

Download theAirside Vehicle Identification Permit (AVIP) Application.