Transport Legislation

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Trawsfynydd) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 18th Aug 26

Restricted flight operations below 3,000 feet in the Trawsfynydd area for a specific nine-hour period on 18 August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area centered on Trawsfynydd, Wales, on 18 August 2026.

The restriction applies to all aircraft between 07:00 and 16:00 UTC, except those operating with permission from the Air Accident Investigation Branch or the HM Coastguard Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.

The Secretary of State issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 citing public interest and safety requirements.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Billing, Northampton) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 18th Aug 26

Established an emergency no-fly zone for drones below 1,300 feet in Billing, Northampton, effective August 18, 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a specific radius of Billing, Northampton.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these rules in response to an unspecified emergency to protect the public interest.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft, with an exemption granted only to those operating under the direct instruction of the Northamptonshire Police.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Dowlais, South Wales, effective 15 August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 5.4 nautical mile radius of Dowlais, South Wales.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued this mandate in response to an ongoing emergency, centralizing airspace control under the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those specifically authorized by the fire service and remain in effect until the emergency has passed and the instrument is revoked.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llantrisant, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 17th Aug 26

Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones below 1,500 feet in a 0.54 nautical mile radius around Llantrisant due to an emergency.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,500 feet within a defined circular zone around Llantrisant, South Wales.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an ongoing emergency.

The restrictions apply to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Blaenavon, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 17th Aug 26

Established a temporary no-fly zone for drones below 2,900 feet in the Blaenavon area to facilitate emergency response operations.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,900 feet above mean sea level within a specified 2.7 nautical mile radius of Blaenavon, South Wales.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these restrictions in response to an emergency, though the specific nature of the emergency is not detailed in the text.

The prohibition applies to all unmanned aircraft, except those operating under the direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ferndale, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones within a specified radius of Ferndale to support emergency operations.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,900 feet within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of Ferndale, South Wales.

The Secretary of State issued these orders under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency in the area.

The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of Dowlais, South Wales, to facilitate emergency response.


These Regulations establish a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in the Dowlais area of South Wales following an emergency.

The order prohibits any unmanned aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate, unless directed otherwise by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. These rules apply to all civilian drone operators and took effect immediately upon signing at 11:55 p.m. on 14 August 2026.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Deri, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Prohibited unmanned aircraft flight below 4,000 feet within a 12.4 nautical mile radius of Deri, South Wales, to facilitate emergency services.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 4,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Deri, South Wales.

This restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft, except those operating under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The measures are issued under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an active emergency situation in the region.

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