Purpose of this change

This proposal is for a Permanent change to the notified airspace design, and the change level is 2.

The aim of this ACP is to modernise the airspace which interfaces between the London TMA (LTMA) and Manchester TMA (MTMA) (referred to hereafter as ‘Midlands Airspace’), in line with the AMS.

The key objectives are to enhance route capacity and reduce complexity, providing environmental efficiencies where possible. This change aligns with the AMS.

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Stage 3: Commence Consultation/Engagement

This stage has been started.

Having passed the consult/engage gateway, the change sponsor implements their strategy and launches their consultation/engagement activities.

Documents for this proposal (21 documents)

Midlands Airspace Consultation Submission Checklist (229.0kB PDF)

Stage 3 - Submission Checklist

Date added: 11 November 2026

Full Options Appraisal (634.0kB PDF)

Stage 3 - Consultation Material

Date added: 26 October 2026

Consultation Document (6.4MB PDF)

Stage 3 - Consultation Material

Date added: 26 October 2026

Consultation Strategy (476.8kB PDF)

Stage 3 - Consultation Strategy

Date added: 26 October 2026

CAA Document (88.8kB PDF)

Stage 3 - Other

Date added: 01 October 2026

CAA Full Options Appraisal Assessment (2.4MB PDF)

Stage 3 - Options Appraisal Assessment (Phase II - Full)

Date added: 01 September 2026

Revised Timeline Agreement (208.8kB PDF)

Stage 3 - Timeline Agreement

Date added: 06 July 2026

CAA Initial Options Appraisal Assessment (1.5MB PDF)

Stage 2 - Options Appraisal Assessment (Phase I - Initial)

Date added: 02 March 2026

Stage 2 Submission Checklist V1.1 (149.7kB PDF)

Stage 2 - Submission Checklist

Date added: 27 February 2026

Midlands Airspace Stage 2 Submission Document V1.1 (1.8MB PDF)

Stage 2 - Design Options

Date added: 27 February 2026

Stage 2 Annex A Engagement Evidence (6.4MB PDF)

Stage 2 - Engagement Evidence

Date added: 13 February 2026

Stage 2 Submission Checklist (149.5kB PDF)

Stage 2 - Submission Checklist

Date added: 13 February 2026

Midlands Airspace Stage 2 Submission Document (1.7MB PDF)

Stage 2 - Design Options

Date added: 13 February 2026

Revised Timeline Agreement (208.9kB PDF)

Stage 2 - Timeline Agreement

Date added: 12 January 2026

Midlands Airspace Stage 1 checklist (199.6kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Submission Checklist

Date added: 07 August 2025

St 1 Annex A Engagement Evidence (4.2MB PDF)

Stage 1 - Design Principles Engagement Evidence

Date added: 07 August 2025

Midlands Airspace Stage 1 document (1.1MB PDF)

Stage 1 - Design Principles

Date added: 07 August 2025

Assessment Meeting minutes (422.1kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Assessment Meeting Outputs

Date added: 25 June 2025

Assessment Meeting presentation (898.2kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Assessment Meeting Agenda

Date added: 25 June 2025

Assessment Meeting Agenda (109.5kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Assessment Meeting Agenda

Date added: 25 June 2025

Statement of Need (75.2kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Statement of Need

Date added: 24 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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