The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lewes, East Sussex) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Lewes area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the vicinity of Lewes, East Sussex.
The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier prohibitions on aircraft operations in this specific geographic area are no longer required for public safety or interest.
The instrument applies to all civilian and military aircraft operators who were previously barred from entering the specified airspace under S.I. 2026/923.
Arguments For
The Secretary of State asserts that maintaining flight restrictions in the Lewes area is no longer necessary in the public interest.
The explanatory note indicates that the emergency situation which prompted the original restrictions has passed.
The regulations utilize powers conferred by article 239 of the Air Navigation Order 2016 to restore standard airspace access.
Arguments Against
The document does not specify the nature of the emergency that has ended, which could lead to ambiguity regarding the safety of the area for certain types of low-altitude flight.
Rapid revocations with immediate effect may pose communication challenges for pilots who are not monitoring real-time statutory updates or Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).
Citation and commencement
- These Regulations may be cited as the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lewes, East Sussex) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026 and they come into force with immediate effect.
This section establishes the official name of the regulations.
It mandates that the legal changes occur at the exact moment of signing, rather than at a future date.
Revocation of Regulations
- The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lewes, East Sussex) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 are revoked.
This provision cancels the previous statutory instrument (S.I. 2026/923) that prohibited flying in the Lewes area.
By revoking that order, the airspace is returned to its standard regulatory status.
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