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Air Navigation Restriction Flying Regulations, RAF Fairford, 2026

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Summary

The UK government has enacted Air Navigation Restriction Flying Regulations for RAF Fairford, effective 2026. These regulations establish restricted airspace and flight limitations around the Royal Air Force base. Affected parties include aircraft operators, pilots, and drone operators who must comply with the specified navigation restrictions and obtain necessary approvals for flights within the restricted zone.

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What changed

The Air Navigation Restriction Flying Regulations for RAF Fairford establish a restricted airspace zone around the Royal Air Force base. These regulations impose flight limitations on all aircraft operations within the designated area.

Affected parties including aircraft operators, private pilots, commercial aviation companies, and drone operators must obtain appropriate authorizations before conducting flights within the restricted zone. Non-compliance with these air navigation restrictions may result in enforcement action under UK aviation law. Operators should review the specific restrictions and applicable procedures before planning flights near RAF Fairford.

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Apr 17, 2026

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Classification

Agency
HMSO
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
SI 2026/408

Who this affects

Applies to
Transportation companies
Industry sector
4811 Air Transportation
Activity scope
Airspace restrictions Flight operations Drone regulations
Geographic scope
United Kingdom GB

Taxonomy

Primary area
Aviation
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Transportation Defense & National Security

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