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

Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,900 feet within 4.3 nautical miles of Pontypridd to facilitate emergency response operations.


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

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

The flight ban applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and remains in effect until the emergency is deemed to have passed.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lewes, East Sussex) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 14th Aug 26

Established an emergency restricted airspace below 3,000 feet within 1.5 nautical miles of Lewes and revoked the previous emergency regulations for the area.


These Regulations establish a temporary no-fly zone in the vicinity of Lewes, East Sussex, prohibiting aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of the specified coordinates.

The restrictions apply to all aircraft except those operating under the direction of the British Transport Police. The Secretary of State issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an ongoing emergency in the area.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llanwonno, Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 14th Aug 26

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Llanwonno area of Wales with immediate effect.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Llanwonno area of Wales.

By cancelling the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llanwonno, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026, this instrument removes prohibitions on unauthorized aircraft entering the specified airspace.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order at 3:37 p.m. on 14 August 2026, determining that the public interest no longer requires these protections as the emergency has concluded.

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

Established an immediate emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Pantside, Wales.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific 0.54 nautical mile radius of Pantside, Wales.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The Secretary of State issued this mandate under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency, and the rules remain in effect until the instrument is revoked.

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