Please also refer to our webpage giving an overview of the requirements and notification processes for obstacles in UK airspace.
Disclaimer: the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is not responsible for the availability or content of external websites
Useful links
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Aeronautical information |
UK Aeronautical Information Service Electronic Obstacle Data File in the UK AIP - select the ENR 5.4 ICAO Area 1 Obstacle Dataset link |
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Aviation legislation |
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Nuclear Installations) Regulations 2016 |
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Cranes |
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Licensing / safeguarding / safe operating practices |
CAP 168 - Licensing of Aerodromes CAP 738 - Safeguarding of Aerodromes CAP 793 - Safe Operating Practices at Unlicensed Aerodromes Safeguarding of Instrument Flight Procedures Airport Operators Association (AOA) Advice Notes on Aerodrome Safeguarding CAP1732: Aerodrome Survey Guidance - provides guidance on aerodrome surveys, which helps to control and monitor the aerodrome obstacle environment |
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Planning consultations |
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Wind turbines |
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Miscellaneous |
Defence Infrastructure Organisation |
Points of contact
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CAA Airspace Regulation |
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CAA Aerodromes |
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CAA Windfarms |
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National Police Air Service |
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Police Scotland Air Unit |
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Police Service of Northern Ireland Air Support Unit |
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Air Ambulances UK |
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Defence Geographic Centre |
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Defence Infrastructure Organisation |
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Aviation Team, Maritime & Coastguard Agency |
Tel: 023 8032 9416 or 023 8032 9486 |
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact Airspace Regulation between the hours of 08:30 and 16:30 Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays). It may not be possible to action messages/notifications submitted after 16:00 until the next working day.
Planned periods of extended closure of the Airspace Regulation section will be notified here:
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