Ministry of Defence Enabling RPAS and RAF Aerobatic Team Operations Out of RAF Waddington

Purpose of this change

This proposal is for a Permanent change to the notified airspace design, and the change level is M1. The detailed process requirements are published in Part 1 of CAP 1616.

This ACP supports the integration of a large Remotely Piloted Air System into UK airspace when it is brought into service at RAF Waddington in the early 2020s. In addition it aims to provide a volume of airspace over RAF Waddington within which the RAF Aerobatic Team can safely conduct flying display training.

Potentially Affected Area

This is the area which may be affected by this airspace change depending on its development. This area may change as the proposal is developed.

Step 3a : Consultation Preparation

This step has been started

During the Consultation Preparation Step, the sponsor plans its stakeholder consultation and engagement, and prepares consultation documents, including the second-phase Full options appraisal with more rigorous evidence for its chosen option(s).