#2026/375The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Brize Norton) Regulations 2026
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These regulations impose a restricted flying zone around RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The order creates a prohibition on aircraft entering specified airspace without explicit permission from the RAF Brize Norton air traffic control. The restriction is designed to protect military operations, particularly large transport aircraft such as the Airbus A400M and Voyager tankers that operate from this major RAF base. The regulations define exact geographic coordinates, altitudes, and time periods during which the restrictions apply, replacing or updating previous temporary restrictions with a permanent or long-term regulatory framework.
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Key Changes
- Establishes permanent restricted flying zone around RAF Brize Norton effective from 27 March 2026
- Requires explicit permission from RAF Brize Norton ATC for any aircraft to enter defined airspace
- Defines specific geographic coordinates and altitude limits for the restricted area
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