Statutory guidance
UK air navigation guidance 2026
How the CAA should implement government's environmental, airspace and noise management policies in relation to air navigation.
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This document provides guidance to:
- the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on its environmental objectives when carrying out its air navigation functions
- the CAA and wider aviation industry on airspace and noise management
This guidance:
- comes into effect on 1 October 2026
- replaces the 2017 UK air navigation guidance
Updates to this page
Published 10 August 2026