Transport Legislation

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal International Air Tattoo, Royal Air Force Fairford) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

The regulations formally revoked the specific air navigation flight restriction previously applied over RAF Fairford related to the cancelled 2026 Royal International Air Tattoo, effective 4th June 2026.


These statutory instruments formally revoke the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal International Air Tattoo, Royal Air Force Fairford) Regulations 2026, effective from June 4th, 2026.

The Secretary of State has determined that the flying restriction previously imposed around the Royal Air Force Fairford area for the Royal International Air Tattoo 2026 is no longer required because the air tattoo event is cancelled, allowing airspace use to return to normal operations.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Coventry Arena) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 2nd Jun 26

The Secretary of State imposed temporary restrictions on unmanned aircraft flying below 1,400 feet within a 0.8 nautical mile radius of the Coventry Arena between specified hours on June 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026.


These Regulations establish temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft near the Coventry Arena between June 4th and June 6th, 2026, as deemed necessary by the Secretary of State for public safety reasons concerning a large planned gathering; the restrictions prohibit flying below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a 0.8 nautical mile radius of the Arena during specified hours unless explicit permission is granted by the West Midlands Police Drone Team.

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The A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2026

The legal instrument corrected specified technical errors and omissions within the associated A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) Development Consent Order 2026 following a formal request.


This Statutory Instrument, the A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) Development Consent (Correction) Order 2026, formally amends the original 2026 Development Consent Order concerning the A46 Coventry Junctions project by correcting specific errors and omissions identified in the primary order, as authorized under the Planning Act 2008, with corrections detailed in the accompanying Schedule relating to interpretations, limits of deviation, street stopping up, and various works plans.

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The Civil Aviation (Customs and Excise Airports) Order 2026

Published: Tue 26th May 26

Updated the list of UK airports authorized for international customs and excise purposes and removed five airports from that list.


This Order designates specific aerodromes in the United Kingdom as authorized locations for the landing or departure of aircraft for customs and excise purposes.

It applies to airport operators and aircraft commanders, mandating that international flights subject to customs controls use only the listed facilities.

By revoking the 2021 Order, it removes Coventry, Doncaster, Filton, Manston, and Plymouth airports from the list of designated customs and excise aerodromes.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Birmingham Pride) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 18th May 26

The Secretary of State enacted regulations restricting unmanned aircraft flight altitudes and zones around Birmingham city centre on May 23rd and 24th, 2026, for the duration of the Birmingham Pride event.


These Regulations, effective from May 23rd, 2026, impose a temporary restriction on the flying of unmanned aircraft (drones) below 1,600 feet above mean sea level in specified areas around Birmingham City Centre to ensure public safety and security during the Birmingham Pride Parade and Festival planned for May 23rd and 24th, 2026, with the restriction being lifted unless permission is granted by the West Midlands Police Counter-UAS Team.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 15th May 26

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bristol) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 were revoked, ending emergency flight restrictions over Bristol effective immediately on May 15th, 2026.


These Regulations formally abolish the temporary, emergency restrictions that were previously placed on flying within a specified area near Bristol, as outlined in the earlier 2026 instrument, confirming that the emergency situation necessitating the restriction has concluded and it is no longer required in the public interest.

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

The regulations imposed temporary flight restrictions over Edinburgh airspace for specific periods between June 27th and July 3rd, 2026, to ensure public safety during the State Opening of the Scottish Parliament and Royal Week.


The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Edinburgh) Regulations 2026 establish temporary flight restrictions over a specified two-nautical-mile radius centered near Edinburgh between June 27th and July 3rd, 2026, due to the State Opening of the Scottish Parliament and Royal Week, setting a minimum flight altitude of 4,500 feet above mean sea level, with exemptions for authorized emergency, police, and airport-directed operations.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wembley Stadium, London) Regulations 2026

The Regulations imposed temporary flight restrictions on unmanned aircraft around Wembley Stadium for a specified period on May 16th, 2026, to ensure public safety during the FA Cup Final.


These Regulations, enacted by the Secretary of State under the powers of the Air Navigation Order 2016, temporarily restrict the flying of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of Wembley Stadium, London, specifically between 0800 and 2100 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) on May 16th, 2026, due to the large public gathering expected for the FA Cup Final; exceptions are granted only with written permission from the Metropolitan Police Service FA Cup Final Silver Commander to ensure public safety and security.

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