Purpose of this change

This proposal is for an Airspace Trial, for which a scaled airspace change process applies and a change level is not applicable.

The proposed TRA+TMZ seeks to address the emerging opportunity of safely integrating drones into the UK's airspace system and supports the goal of exploring the policies, operational, and technical requirements to allow routine BVLOS UAS operations across both controlled and uncontrolled classes of airspace in the future. The establishment of a TRA+TMZ within the Teesside CTR and adjacent uncontrolled airspace is a strategic response to the growing demand for rapid, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly delivery services that Prime Air drone technology can offer.

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Stage 4 : Update and Submit

This step has been started

Stage 4 is where the change sponsor considers any updates to the final design option and its impacts in light of information received during the engagement period. The change sponsor also assesses the need for additional engagement and makes any final adjustments to the airspace design. Stage 4 is completed with the submission of the full and unredacted version of the final airspace change proposal to the CAA.

Documents for this proposal (6 documents)

Darlington TRA Noise Impact Assessment (9.4MB PDF)

Stage 4 - Environmental Assessment

Date added: 01 September 2025

Airspace Change Proposal - Final Design (10.3MB PDF)

Stage 4 - Final Airspace Change Proposal

Date added: 29 August 2025

Stakeholder Engagement Material (13.6MB PDF)

Stage 3 - Engagement Material

Date added: 03 June 2025

Assessment Meeting Minutes (400.7kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Assessment Meeting Outputs

Date added: 14 March 2025

Assessment Meeting Presentation (16.4MB PDF)

Stage 1 - Assessment Meeting Presentation

Date added: 14 March 2025

DAP1916V2-Statement_of_Need (581.7kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Statement of Need

Date added: 14 March 2025

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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.

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