Transport Legislation
Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pantside, Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked the emergency regulations that restricted flying in the vicinity of Pantside, Wales.
This instrument revokes the emergency flight restrictions previously established for the Pantside area of Wales.
By exercising powers under the Air Navigation Order 2016, the Secretary of State for Transport removes the legal prohibition on unauthorized aircraft entering the specified airspace.
The regulation applies to all civil aviation operators and pilots who were previously restricted from flying in the vicinity of Pantside.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pontypridd, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Cancelled emergency airspace restrictions in Pontypridd, South Wales, effective 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Pontypridd area of South Wales.
The Secretary of State for Transport removes these limitations under the powers conferred by the Air Navigation Order 2016, effective immediately from 2:58 p.m. on 3 September 2026.
The order applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the designated airspace.
Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in the Llantrisant area of South Wales with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Llantrisant area of South Wales.
The Secretary of State directs that the restrictions are no longer necessary in the public interest, as the emergency that prompted them has concluded.
The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots, effectively reopening the previously restricted airspace with immediate effect from 2:50 p.m. on 3 September 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Removed emergency flight restrictions in the Dowlais area of South Wales effective 3 September 2026.
These Regulations lift emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Dowlais area of South Wales.
By revoking the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, the Secretary of State restores standard airspace access.
The instrument applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the specified emergency zone.
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesborough area with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Middlesborough area, effectively reopening the airspace to general traffic.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order following a determination that the public interest no longer requires these specific flight limitations.
The revocation applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the designated zone under S.I. 2026/945 and takes effect immediately upon signing.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Blaenavon, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Blaenavon area of South Wales with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.
This statutory instrument removes emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Blaenavon, South Wales.
It directs that the prohibition on aircraft operating in the specified area is no longer in effect, restoring standard aviation access.
The regulations apply to all pilots and aircraft operators who were previously restricted by the original emergency order.
Revoked emergency airspace restrictions in Ringwood, Hampshire, with immediate effect on 3 September 2026.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Ringwood, Hampshire. The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier restrictive instrument, S.I. 2026/916, is no longer in effect, thereby reopening the airspace to all civil aviation.
The order applies to all aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified zone.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Blackpool Illuminations) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet in Blackpool on 4 September 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific zone in Blackpool on 4 September 2026.
The restrictions apply between 14:00 and 22:59 Co-ordinated Universal Time to ensure the safety of large crowds gathered for the Blackpool Illuminations.
Pilots may only fly within this restricted area if they have obtained prior written permission from the Lancashire Police Drone Team.