Cargo Allowed & Prohibited Items

Safeguarding Your Cargo Shipment

We welcome a wide range of cargo, from everyday goods to specialized shipments. Ensuring the secure transportation of your goods via cargo is important to us. To facilitate a smooth and reliable delivery process, it is crucial to be aware of the items permissible for air transport, those considered hazardous, those strictly prohibited, and those with special conditions. Familiarize yourself with our guidelines below to guarantee the safety of your shipment and those handling it.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, our dedicated cargo customer service team is ready to assist you. Your cooperation ensures a secure and reliable transport experience for your cargo.

Guidelines

  1. Customers are reminded that these items should travel as carry-on to minimize the possibility of the item being damaged during transportation. 
  2. Previous arrangement must be made with Perimeter Aviation management and must be carried or shipped by a priest. 
  3. Unless previous arrangements are made with Perimeter Aviation management, written approval must be obtained from the local community Chief and Council where the alcohol or cannabis will be transported for ALL First Nation communities in our network. 
  4. Allowed but has restrictions.
  5. Item is considered a dangerous good and must comply with Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol and DrugsCargo Shipments
Alcohol/Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited 2
Illegal Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia Illegal
Recreational Cannabis Prohibited 2

Batteries

BatteriesCargo Shipments
Alkaline, Zinc-carbon (dry cell), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and Silver Oxide Batteries (Non lithium) (flashlights or household electronic devices)Allowed 4
Lithium Metal Cells and Battery Packs (cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, etc.)Allowed 4
Lithium-ion Batteries less than or equal to 100 Watt hours (Wh) (cell phones, laptops, digital cameras)Allowed 4
Lithium-ion Batteries greater than 100 but less than or equal to 160 Watt hours (video equipment or portable medical devices)Allowed 4
Lithium-ion Batteries over 160 Watt hours (e-bikes, underwater lamps, car batteries, segways, hoverboards)Allowed 4
Spare Lithium BatteriesAllowed 4
Spillable Batteries (wet cell/gel)Allowed 4

Battery Operated Vehicles and Devices

Battery Operated Vehicles and DevicesCargo Shipments
Battery Powered Mobility AidsAllowed 4
Battery Powered Medical DevicesAllowed 4
DronesAllowed 4

Electronic Cigarettes or Vaporizers

Electronic Cigarettes or VaporizersCargo Shipments
Electronic CigarettesAllowed 4
VaporizersAllowed 4

Electronic Devices

Electronic DevicesCargo Shipments
Camcorders, Digital Cameras Allowed 4
Mobile Phones, Portable Gaming Devices Allowed 4
Tablets, mp3 Players, PDAs, Laptops Allowed 4

Explosive Materials

Explosive MaterialsCargo Shipments
Blasting Caps or Detonating Devices Allowed 4
Dynamite or Other Explosives Allowed 4
Fireworks (including Stars) Allowed 4

Flammable Items and Compressed Gases

Flammable Items, Compressed GasesCargo Shipments
Aerosol  Allowed 4
Fuels for Lighters, Torches, Gasoline Allowed 4
Turpentine and Paint Thinner Allowed 4
Oil Based Paint Allowed 4
Bleach Allowed 4

Food and Beverage

Food and BeverageChecked Baggage
Glass Bottles Glass Containers Allowed
Metal Cutlery (Forks & Knives) Allowed
Plastic Cutlery Allowed
Sealed Beverages (Juices, Coffee, Pop) Allowed
Open Beverages (Juices, Coffee, Pop) Allowed
Takeout Food Bag (Sealed) Allowed
Takeout Food Bag (Unsealed) Allowed
Large Chicken Delight bag Allowed
Yeast (maximum 113 gram jar per customer) Allowed
Super Yeast Prohibited
Communion wine Allowed 1

Guns and Firearms

Guns and FirearmsChecked Baggage
Ammunition Allowed 4
BB Guns Allowed 3
Compressed Air Guns Prohibited
Firearms Allowed 3
Flare Guns Prohibited
Gun Lighters Prohibited
Gun Powder Prohibited
Parts of Guns and Firearms Allowed 3
Pellet Guns Allowed 3

Medication

MedicationChecked Baggage
Prescription Pills (properly identified with a professionally printed label from the pharmacy) Allowed 0
Gravol (15 pills maximum per customer) Allowed
Tylenol or Similar Analgesics (100 pills per customer maximum in original container) Allowed
Over-the-counter Medication for Personal Use in Flight, Including Analgesics (fewer than 2 pills) Allowed
Over-the-counter Medication (100 pills per customer maximum in original container) Allowed

Oxygen for Medical Purposes

Oxygen for Medical PurposesCargo Shipments
Oxygen for Medical PurposesAllowed 4

Personal Use Item

Personal Use ItemCargo Shipments
Razors Blades Allowed
Safety Razors Allowed
Nail/Cuticle Cutters, Files, Trimmers Allowed
Hairspray (1 bottle per customer maximum) Allowed 4
Cigarette Lighter/Zippo/Matches (1 unit) Allowed 4
Cigar Cutters Allowed
Corkscrews Allowed
Supplies for Nursing Mothers Allowed
Books and Other Reading Material Allowed
Change of Clothing Allowed
Personal Care Toiletries (Travel/Pocket Size) Allowed 4
Personal Care Toiletries (Regular Size) Allowed 4
Tweezers, Eyelash Curlers Allowed
Toy Weapons Resembling Real Guns Allowed
Umbrellas Allowed
Cash Money Prohibited
Jewellery, Valuable Small Collectibles (Coins) Allowed 0

Sharp Objects

Sharp ObjectsCargo Shipments
Box Cutters Allowed
Ice Axes/Ice Picks Allowed
Knives Allowed
Meat Cleavers Allowed
Box Cutters, Utility Knives Allowed
Sabers Allowed
Scissors (Metal with Pointed Tips) Allowed
Scissors (Plastic or Metal with Blunt Tips) Allowed
Swords Allowed

Sporting Equipment

Sporting EquipmentCargo Shipments
Baseball Bats Allowed
Bows and Arrows* Allowed
Cricket Bats Allowed
Fishing Rod* Allowed
Golf Clubs* Allowed
Hockey Sticks Allowed
Lacrosse Sticks Allowed
Martial Art Items (if they are legal to possess and are not considered a weapon) Allowed
Pool Cues* Allowed
Ski Poles* Allowed
Spear Guns* Allowed
Tackle Boxes Allowed
* Must be securely packed in a hard-shell case designed for shipping. If packed differently, these items will be accepted with a Limited Release Tag only, which must be signed at the time of drop off which indemnifies Perimeter Aviation and/or Bearskin Airlines for any damage.

Tools

ToolsChecked Baggage
Axes and Hatchets Allowed
Cattle Prods Prohibited
Crowbars Allowed
Drills (See Batteries)Allowed 4
Hammers Allowed
Saws (See Batteries if powered)Allowed 4
Screwdrivers, Wrenches, PliersAllowed 4