Transport Legislation

Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.

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) (Eastbourne International Airshow) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 5th Aug 26

Established a temporary restricted flight zone near Eastbourne for public safety during the 2026 International Airshow.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Eastbourne, East Sussex, to accommodate the 2026 Eastbourne International Airshow.

Between 13 August and 16 August 2026, aircraft are prohibited from flying below 5,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified geographical area between 10:00 and 16:00 UTC daily.

The restrictions apply to all civil aircraft, except those granted specific permission by the Eastbourne International Airshow Flying Display Director.

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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 Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester) (Emergency) (No. 2) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 3rd Aug 26

Revoked the emergency flight restrictions over Dovestones Reservoir in Manchester with immediate effect.


This instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed on the airspace surrounding Dovestones Reservoir in Manchester.

It restores the legal right for aircraft and drones to operate in the area by revoking the emergency regulations that had prohibited such activity.

The order applies to all pilots and aircraft operators and took effect at 3.55 p.m. on 3 August 2026.

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

Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Llanwonno, Wales, effective 3 August 2026.


The Secretary of State prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,600 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Llanwonno, Wales.

The order applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of the South Wales Police Operational Support Inspector.

These emergency restrictions took effect at 2:11 p.m. on 3 August 2026 to facilitate the response to an unspecified emergency in the area.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Litchborough, Northamptonshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 30th Jul 26

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Litchborough area of Northamptonshire with immediate effect.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed on the airspace near Litchborough, Northamptonshire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier restrictive measures are no longer required for public safety or interest.

The instrument applies to all aircraft operations within the specified geographic area, restoring standard air navigation rules with immediate effect from 30 July 2026.

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

Published: Thu 30th Jul 26

Revoked the emergency flight restrictions in Carmarthen with immediate effect from 30 July 2026.


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

By cancelling the prior Statutory Instrument, the Secretary of State restores standard airspace access to all pilots and aircraft operators.

The order took effect at 3:00 p.m. on 30 July 2026, based on a determination that the emergency justification for the restriction no longer exists.

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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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