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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Sherburn-in-Elmet Air Race) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 7th Aug 26

Restricted flying in the vicinity of Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome during specific windows on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 to facilitate a Royal Aero Club Air Race.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace near Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome to accommodate the Royal Aero Club Air Race on 22nd and 23rd August 2026.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified boundary during four distinct time windows.

The restrictions apply to all civil aircraft, excluding those that receive express permission from the Sherburn-in-Elmet Aerodrome air-ground service or official race organizers.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Reading Festival) Regulations 2026

Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Reading Festival between 26 and 31 August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Reading, Berkshire, during the 2026 Reading Festival.

The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft from 17:00 UTC on 26 August 2026 until 16:00 UTC on 31 August 2026, with specific exemptions for police air support and aircraft granted permission by the event's Silver Commander.

The Secretary of State issued these rules under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to ensure public safety and security during the gathering.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Edinburgh Castle on 6 August 2026.

The restriction applies between 18:00 and 21:59 Co-ordinated Universal Time to protect the public during a rehearsal for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Pilots may only fly unmanned aircraft within this zone if they have obtained prior permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Clacton Airshow) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Restricted the flying of unmanned aircraft near Clacton-on-Sea for the duration of the 2026 Clacton Airshow.


These regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level in a specific area near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on 27 August 2026.

The restriction applies between 16:00 and 20:00 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) to protect public safety during the Clacton Airshow.

The prohibition affects all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Essex Police counter UAS Bronze Commander.

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The Ecclesiastical Property (Exceptions from Requirement for Consent to Dealings) Order 2026

Revised upward the maximum value of ecclesiastical property transactions exempt from diocesan consent from £250,000 to £400,000.


This Order increases the financial threshold below which parochial church councils and certain ecclesiastical trusts are exempt from obtaining consent from the diocesan board of finance for property transactions.

It directs that the previous capital limit of £250,000 be replaced with £400,000, while maintaining the secondary condition that the transaction amount must be lower than the body's annual unrestricted income.

This instrument applies to the Archbishops' Council, diocesan boards of finance, and parochial church councils within the Church of England.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft near the Principality Stadium in Cardiff during a large public gathering on 16 August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 16 August 2026.

The restriction applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level between 12:00 and 17:30 UTC to ensure public safety during a planned mass gathering.

The South Wales Police Drone Team is authorized to grant exemptions to this flight ban.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leeds Festival) Regulations 2026

Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Leeds Festival between 26 August and 31 August 2026 for public safety.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a specified area near Bramham, West Yorkshire, during the 2026 Leeds Festival.

The restriction applies below 1,400 feet above mean sea level from 11:00 UTC on 26 August until 16:00 UTC on 31 August 2026.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exceptions for police air support units and flights authorized by the event's Silver Commander.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ashton Park, Bristol) Regulations 2026

Restricted unmanned aircraft flights near Ashton Park, Bristol, during a three-day public event in August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Ashton Park, Bristol, between 7 August and 9 August 2026.

The restriction applies daily from 0300 to 2100 hours UTC to protect a large public gathering.

The mandate exempts aircraft operated by police air support units or those possessing written permission from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta organizers.

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