Any proposed changes to the structure of airspace must follow the Civil Aviation Authority’s airspace change guidance which is known as CAP1616. This sets out the requirements for how we undertake an airspace change, including engagement and consultation with stakeholders.
The latest version of the CAP1616 document can be downloaded
here.
This document sets out the requirements for anyone wanting to make a change to the airspace. It contains a number of detailed steps that must be followed, with CAA’s approval required at the end of each stage in order to progress. The seven stages are detailed below.
Everyone can view an airspace change proposal progress on the CAA’s airspace change portal
here.