Statutory guidance

Airport Noise-Related Operating Restrictions (Amendment) Regulations 2026

This instrument amends UK Regulation (EU) No 598/2014, which sets rules and procedures for introducing noise-related operating restrictions at UK airports.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
23 January 2026

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This instrument removes the requirement for the competent authorities to give 6 months’ notice of the introduction of operating restrictions at UK airports.

Prior to EU exit, the 6-month period was required for the European Commission to give its view on the proposed operating restrictions. This legal notice period is no longer required, so the notice period before introducing noise-related operating restrictions at UK airports is shortened to 2 months.

The effect of this change is that the legal notice period will be no longer than is practically necessary, making the administrative process more efficient and allowing the final decision to be taken closer to the implementation date.

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