Transport Legislation

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Billing, Northampton) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 1st Sept 26

Removed emergency flight restrictions in Billing, Northampton with immediate effect from 1 September 2026.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Billing area of Northampton.

The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the airspace, which was restricted under S.I. 2026/931, is now open to standard air traffic.

These rules apply to all pilots and aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified emergency zone.

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

Published: Tue 1st Sept 26

Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Deri area of South Wales with immediate effect on 1 September 2026.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Deri, South Wales.

The Secretary of State directs that the restrictions are no longer required in the public interest, effectively reopening the airspace to standard aviation activity.

The order applies to all aircraft and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the specified zone under the original emergency regulations.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Stourbridge, West Midlands) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 1st Sept 26

Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Stourbridge area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Stourbridge area of the West Midlands.

The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier restrictions be removed with immediate effect, as the public interest no longer requires them.

The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the specified airspace.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lewes, East Sussex) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 1st Sept 26

Ended emergency flight restrictions in the Lewes area with immediate effect on 1 September 2026.


These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the vicinity of Lewes, East Sussex.

The Secretary of State for Transport directs that the earlier prohibitions on aircraft operations in this specific geographic area are no longer required for public safety or interest.

The instrument applies to all civilian and military aircraft operators who were previously barred from entering the specified airspace under S.I. 2026/923.

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

Published: Tue 1st Sept 26

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


These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the vicinity of Ferndale, South Wales, effective from 1:45 p.m. on 1 September 2026.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 following a determination that the public interest no longer requires the airspace to be closed.

The measure applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the specified emergency zone.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Middlesborough) (Emergency) (No.2) Regulations 2026

Established a temporary restricted flight zone for unmanned aircraft in Middlesborough due to an emergency.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular zone in Middlesborough.

The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of Cleveland Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures in response to an unspecified emergency to protect the public interest.

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

Published: Fri 28th Aug 26

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Middlesbrough area with immediate effect on 24 August 2026.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Middlesbrough area.

Acting under the Air Navigation Order 2016, the Secretary of State directs that the prohibitions on aircraft movement in this specific airspace are terminated with immediate effect.

The measure applies to all pilots and aircraft operators who were previously restricted by the initial emergency order.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Middlesborough) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Established an emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Middlesborough effective 22 August 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,000 feet within a specified radius in Middlesborough.

The Secretary of State issued these rules in response to an ongoing emergency to protect the public interest.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of Cleveland Police.

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