Transport Legislation
Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.
Restricted flight operations within a 4-nautical-mile radius of RAF Syerston on 20 August 2026 for public safety during air displays.
These regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Royal Air Force Syerston to facilitate flying displays for the Royal Air Force Air Cadet National Air and Space Camp.
The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 8,300 feet within a four-nautical-mile radius of the base on 20 August 2026, between 09:30 and 16:30 UTC. These restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots, except those granted explicit permission by designated display directors or air traffic service personnel.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Reading Festival) Regulations 2026
Restricted the use of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the Reading Festival between 26 and 31 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Reading, Berkshire, during the 2026 Reading Festival.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft from 17:00 UTC on 26 August 2026 until 16:00 UTC on 31 August 2026, with specific exemptions for police air support and aircraft granted permission by the event's Silver Commander.
The Secretary of State issued these rules under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to ensure public safety and security during the gathering.
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.
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.
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.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester) (Emergency) (No. 2) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
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.
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.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Litchborough, Northamptonshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
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.