A private civilian aircraft was intercepted by fighter jets Sunday morning after violating restricted airspace above Kananaskis during the G7 Summit.

North American Aerospace Defense Command [NORAD], supporting the RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group, deployed CF-18 Hornet jets from the Canadian region after the fixed-wing plane entered CYR 292 at about 11:05 a.m.

The restricted zone, centred over Kananaskis Village, was established as part of security protocols for the G7.

A CF-18 Hornet jet caught up to a private civilian aircraft over G7 restricted airspace. Thomas Hulsman

NORAD says the aircraft was unresponsive and triggered a tactical response.

After several attempts to make contact, NORAD employed final warning measures to gain the pilot’s attention and directed the plane to land safely under its own power.

The RCMP and its security partners say the breach is being taken seriously, and stressed the responsibility of pilots to check for active air restrictions before flying.

“These incidents pull critical resources away from police work and securing the summit site,” said RCMP through a release.

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Temporary flight restrictions have been in effect over Calgary and Kananaskis since June 14 and will remain in place until June 17 at 11:59 p.m.

The CYR 292 zone includes a 30-nautical-mile radius around Kananaskis Village, excluding the Calgary/Springbank control zone.

CYR 293 covers a 20-nautical-mile radius around Calgary International Airport and includes Springbank, but excludes CYR 292.

The incident is still under investigation. No further details are being released at this time.