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Emergency Flying Restrictions, Dinas Powys, Wales

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Summary

The Secretary of State has enacted emergency air navigation restrictions for Dinas Powys, Wales (SI 2026 No. 398), effective immediately. These regulations prohibit or restrict aircraft operations in the designated airspace around Dinas Powys. All pilots and operators must comply with the restrictions or face penalties under aviation law.

What changed

The Secretary of State has enacted The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dinas Powys, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026 No. 398), implementing immediate flying restrictions in airspace over Dinas Powys, Wales. The regulations are designated as emergency legislation and restrict aircraft operations in the specified area until revoked.

All aircraft operators, pilots, and drone operators must avoid the restricted airspace unless authorized or exempt under the regulations. Violations may result in enforcement action and penalties under aviation law. Operators should verify the exact boundaries and duration of restrictions before planning any flight activities in the Dinas Powys area.

What to do next

  1. Verify airspace restrictions before conducting any flight operations in the Dinas Powys area
  2. Cease all prohibited flight operations within restricted airspace immediately
  3. Apply for authorization if exemptions or permitted operations apply

Penalties

Penalties under the Civil Aviation Act 1982 for violations of air navigation restrictions

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Apr 10, 2026

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Restriction of Flying Emergency Regulations

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Classification

Agency
UK Parliament
Published
March 23rd, 2026
Compliance deadline
March 23rd, 2026 (22 days ago)
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
SI 2026 No. 398

Who this affects

Applies to
Transportation companies Government agencies Consumers
Industry sector
4811 Air Transportation
Activity scope
Flight operations Airspace management Emergency response operations
Geographic scope
United Kingdom GB

Taxonomy

Primary area
Aviation
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Defense & National Security Public Health Criminal Justice

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