Purpose of this change

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

Creation of new permanent UAS BVLOS airspace to connect various existing airspace structures in the Southwest of the UK to facilitate MOD UAS operations. Current Southwest airspace does not provide sufficient or suitably located segregated volumes for routine or advanced BVLOS UAS activity. Existing Danger Areas and temporary solutions are fragmented and operationally unsuitable, limiting Defence capability and readiness. Airspace construct will be modular and flexible, and only activated by NOTAM by requirement.

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Stage 1 : Define

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During stage 1, the sponsor submits a statement of need, setting out the objectives of their airspace change proposal and the issues or opportunities it seeks to address. Subject to the CAA accepting that the airspace change process is the appropriate mechanism to achieve the objectives of the proposal, the sponsor will go on to develop the current-day scenario and design principles. The change sponsor will share the current-day scenario and proposed design principles with relevant stakeholders so they can comment accordingly, and take those comments into account.

CAA response to Stage 1
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Documents for this proposal (1 document)

SON (323.6kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Statement of Need

Date added: 01 July 2026

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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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