CAA SkyWise on Airspace Alerts
New Permanent Danger Area EGD514
A new permanent Danger Area, designated EGD514, will be established under AIRAC 02/2024 to support large-scale military training exercises. This is located predominantly over the North Sea with a land element between Newcastle and Aberdeen.
Additionally, a Flight Plan Buffer Zone, designated EGD514Z, and 5 new waypoints will be introduced to manage the flow of General Air Traffic. Implementation will take place on 22 February 2024.
Further details can be found in AIC Y 001/2024.
Dated: January 2024
Airspace Change – Extension Moray Firth Transponder Mandatory Zone (TMZ)
In 2021, the UK CAA approved an airspace change (ACP-2019-72) which extended the extant Moray Firth Transponder Mandatory Zone (TMZ) to cover the area of the Moray West Wind Farm.
The extension to the Moray Firth TMZ will become effective on 28 December 2023. Further details can be found on the associated Airspace Portal page and the UK AIP.
Dated: November 2023
Notification of Jamming Trial
RAF Spadeadam, 13 – 16 November 2023.
Activity impacting GNSS and licence exempt frequencies will take place between the times and dates specified in Enduring Look Series Briefing Sheet. Please refer to the briefing sheet for initial information.
During the trials impacted systems utilising GNSS and licence exempt frequencies used for RPAS control and some electronic situational awareness devices may suffer intermittent or total failure. An associated NOTAM has been raised.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
Range Management Officer via Spadeadam Range Controller – 016977 47321 Ext 6386, 6375 or 6388
Guard Frequency – 121.500MHz, to be monitored by Spadeadam Ops throughout jamming trials
Dated: November 2023
Temporary Danger Area – RAF Waddington
The CAA has approved the implementation of a Temporary Danger Area (TDA), known as EGD398, located at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. The TDA will be notified by Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) issued on 19 October 2023 and will be established from 9 to 29 November 2023.
Activation will be by NOTAM and a Danger Area Crossing Service will be available from Waddington Zone (119.600 MHz) when the TDA is active. Further information can be found on the NATS AIC webpage and through the CAA Airspace Change Portal (ACP-2023-003)
Dated: October 2023
Notification of Jamming Trial
RAF Spadeadam, 23 – 26 October 2023
Activity impacting GNSS and licence exempt frequencies will take place between the times and dates specified in Enduring Look Series Briefing Sheet. Please refer to Briefing Sheet for initial information.
During the trials impacted systems utilising GNSS and licence exempt frequencies used for RPAS control and some electronic situational awareness devices may suffer intermittent or total failure. An associated NOTAM has been raised.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
Range Management Officer via Spadeadam Range Controller – 016977 47321 Ext 6386, 6375 or 6388
Guard Frequency – 121.500MHz, to be monitored by Spadeadam Ops throughout jamming trials
Dated: October 2023
Notification of Jamming Trial – MOD West Freugh, 12 – 30 June 2023
GNSS and licence exempt frequency jamming in areas around Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man, impacting RPAS and electronic situational awareness devices.
Jammers located within 3 miles of 545020N 0045549W. Activity 0830-1600 daily, as notified by NOTAM.
GNSS (L1&L2):
5000ft AMSL and below – Up to 7NM expected, 27NM possible but unlikely
10,000-40,000ft AMSL and below – Up to 7NM expected, 49NM possible but unlikely
Licence exempt frequencies (includes 433, 868, 915, 2400 and 5800MHz):
Up to 38NM at an altitude of 400ft AGL.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
01776 888932 / 930.
Dated: May 2023
Airspace Regulation (Utilisation) NOTAM Processing
Airspace Regulation (Utilisation) is in the busy summer period for NOTAM submissions and witnessing significant volumes of submissions. We will aim to meet our normal timelines per the CAA website, but processing may be delayed due to sheer volume. Sponsors should aim for as much notice as possible when submitting a NOTAM or Airspace Co-ordination Notice request, anticipating possible delays to processing.
Dated: May 2023
Notification of Jamming Trial
MOD West Freugh, 1st – 26th May 2023
GNSS and licence exempt frequency jamming in areas around Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man, impacting RPAS and electronic situational awareness devices.
Jammers located within 3 miles of 545020N 0045549W. Activity 0830-1600 daily, as notified by NOTAM.
GNSS (L1&L2):
5000ft AMSL and below – Up to 7NM expected, 27NM possible but unlikely
10,000-40,000ft AMSL and below – Up to 7NM expected, 49NM possible but unlikely
Licence exempt frequencies (includes 433, 868, 915, 2400 and 5800MHz):
Up to 38NM at an altitude of 400ft AGL.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
01776 888932 / 930.
Dated: April 2023
Notification of Jamming Trial
MOD West Freugh, 20 – 31 March 2023
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and licence exempt frequency jamming in areas around Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man, impacting Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and electronic situational awareness devices.
Jammers located within 3 miles of 545020N 0045549W. Activity 0830-1600 daily, as notified by NOTAM.
GNSS (L1&L2):
5000ft AMSL and below – Up to 7NM expected, 27NM possible but unlikely
10,000-40,000ft AMSL and below – Up to 7NM expected, 49NM possible but unlikely
Licence exempt frequencies (includes 433, 868, 915, 2400 and 5800MHz):
Up to 38NM at an altitude of 400ft AGL.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
01776 888932 / 930.
Dated: March 2023
Notification of Jamming Trial
RAF Spadeadam, 27 – 31 March 2023
Activity impacting Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and licence exempt frequencies will take place between the times and dates specified in Enduring Look Series Briefing Sheet. Please refer to Briefing Sheet for initial information.
During the trials impacted systems utilising GNSS and licence exempt frequencies used for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) control and some electronic situational awareness devices may suffer intermittent or total failure. An associated NOTAM has been raised.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
Range Management Officer via Spadeadam Range Controller – 016977 47321 Ext 6386, 6375 or 6388
VHF Guard Frequency – 121.500MHz, to be monitored throughout jamming trials
Dated: March 2023
Notification of Jamming Trial – RAF Spadeadam, 16th – 25th September, 17th – 27th October, 14th – 24th November 2022
This skywise alerts contains updated information in relation to SW2022/098. The dates for September, October and November have changed.
Activity impacting GNSS and licence exempt frequencies will take place between the times and dates specified in AIC P034/2022 and updated as per NOTAM B2010/22. Please refer to AIC for initial information.
During the trials impacted systems utilising GNSS and licence exempt frequencies used for RPAS control and some electronic situational awareness devices may suffer intermittent or total failure.
An associated NOTAM has been raised.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
Range Management Officer via Spadeadam Range Controller – 016977 47321 Ext 6386, 6375 or 6388
VHF Guard Frequency – 121.500MHz, to be monitored throughout jamming trials
Dated: September 2022
Notification of Jamming Trial – RAF Spadeadam, 8 – 10 August
Jamming activity impacting licence exempt bands will take place between the 8 – 10 August 2022. Jammers located within 3km of 550307N 0023320W.
Activity will take place between 0700-1800 UTC on each day. Activity will affect UAS control and situational awareness devices within a radius of 15NM. Frequencies are 432-446MHz, 863-870MHz, 900-928MHz, 2300-2800MHz and 5725-5875MHz.
RPAS control and some electronic situational awareness devices may suffer intermittent or total failure. An associated NOTAM has been raised.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
Trials Management Officer via Spadeadam Range Controller: 01697 747321 Ext 6386, 6375 or 6388.
Dated: August 2022
Notification of Jamming Trial – RAF Spadeadam, 6 – 9 June 2022
Jamming activity impacting licence exempt bands will take place between the 6th – 9th June 2022. Jammers located within 3km of 550307N 0023320W.
Activity will take place between 0900-1800 UTC on each day. Activity will affect UAS control and situational awareness devices within a radius of 15NM. Frequencies are 432-446MHz, 863-870MHz, 900-928MHz, 2300-2800MHz and 5725-5875MHz.
RPAS control and some electronic situational awareness devices may suffer intermittent or total failure. An associated NOTAM has been raised.
For further information or feedback contact [email protected]
Emergency cease jamming contact:
Trials Management Officer via Spadeadam Range Controller: 01697 747321 Ext 6386, 6375 or 6388
Dated: June 2022
Notification of Jamming Trial – MOD West Freugh, 10 January – 4 February 2022
Activity impacting GNSS and licence exempt frequencies, impacting RPAS and electronic situational awareness devices will affect areas around Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
Jammers will be located within 3 miles of 545021N 0045550W. Activity expected 0830-1600 daily.
GNSS (L1 & L2):
70m AMSL and below – Up to 22NM (Radius)
5000ft AMSL and below – Up to 27NM
40,000ft AMSL and below – Up to 49NM
Licence exempt frequencies (includes 433, 868, 915, 2400 and 5800 MHz):
Up to 40NM at an altitude of 400ft AGL.
Impact may exceed maximum altitude listed.
Dated: January 2022
Notification of jamming trial – MOD West Freugh, 6 September – 4 October
Activity impacting GNSS and licence exempt frequencies, impacting common RPAS control and electronic situational awareness devices will affect areas around Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
Jammers will be located within 3 miles of 545021N 0045550W.
GNSS (L1 & L2) impact as follows:
70m AMSL and below – Up to 22NM (Radius)
5000ft AMSL and below – Up to 27NM
40,000ft AMSL and below – Up to 49NM
Impact may exceed maximum altitude listed.
Licence exempt jamming may impact devices to a distance of up to 40NM at an altitude of 400ft AGL
Further information:
[email protected]
Emergency cease jamming:
01776 888932/888930
Dated: September 2021
Unmanned Aircraft: CAP 2013 – ANO amendment guidance
This document covers the unmanned aircraft related articles within the Air Navigation Order that will remain relevant after the 31 December 2020 amendment.
It provides an outline of the revised regulations as they now appear in law and supplements the information provided in CAP 722 regarding the new UAS regulation package that becomes applicable from 31 December 2020. It replaces CAP 1763.
CAP 2013 is available for download from the CAA website.
Dated: December 2020
New number for Airspace Regulation Operations
The contact telephone number for Airspace Regulation Operations (AR Ops) and Airspace Regulation (Utilisation) (AR(U)) has changed to 01293 983 880.
AR Ops and AR(U) can be contacted for the purposes of, but not limited to, notification and coordination of Unusual Aerial Activity and promulgation of NOTAMs.
See UK AIP ENR 1 for references to AR(U) for further information. AIP Change to follow.
Dated: June 2020
Solent corridor temporary danger area for unmanned aircraft operations
From 1 May 2020 through to 31 July 2020, a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) will be operating out of Lee-on-Solent aerodrome to carry out trials and delivery flights to the Isle of Wight for the purposes of a government led COVID-19 response plan.
As it will be operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight and has no detect and avoid capability, a Temporary Danger Area (TDA) has been established between Lee-on-Solent and Binstead aerodromes. Within the TDA, a Danger Area Activity Information Service will be available from Lee-on-Solent Aerodrome on Lee Information on Freq 118.925 MHz.
Dated: May 2020
Manchester Low-Level Route Procedure Changes
At 2359 hours on 25 March 2020, the UK’s exemption from the SERA Class D visual meteorological conditions (VFR minima) below 3000 ft expires.
To reflect this change, the procedures for the use of the Manchester Low-Level Route have been amended. With effect from 0001 hours on 26 March 2020, UK Aeronautical Information Publication EGCC AD 2.22 is amended as per the briefing sheet at NATS AIS Home Page (News) at www.ais.org.uk and notified by NOTAM.
Dated: March 2020
Sywell Aerodrome RNAV GNSS Approach Procedures decision
The Civil Aviation Authority has published its decision document approving Sywell Aerodrome proposal to introduce RNAV GNSS Instrument Approach Procedures.
Dated: December 2019
Temporary Danger Areas: English Channel, 2 December 2019 – 31 March 2020
A Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) will carry out operational flights in the area of the English Channel between 2 December 2019 and 31 March 2020. As the aircraft will be operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight and has no Detect and Avoid capability a number of Temporary Dangers Areas (TDA) will be established.
Required Danger Areas will be notified by NOTAM.
TDA activations will also be announced on London Centre 121.5MHz and London Flight Information Service 124.75MHz .
For more information see TEMPORARY DANGER AREAS under News at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php.html
Dated: December 2019
AIS aeronautical data quality activities
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and National Air Traffic Services Ltd (NATS) are working collaboratively with all stakeholders to support the implementation of aeronautical data quality requirements in the United Kingdom.
NATS as the service provider (AISP) is responsible for producing the UK Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and is implementing a new data management portal and AIP production system under a project known as ‘Aurora’. This new system is designed to meet the requirements of ADQ-IR 73/2010 and CAP 1054 and will be made ready for operational use in early 2019.
More information is available on the CAA website.
Dated: December 2018