Statutory guidance

UK air navigation directions 2026

Directions for the Civil Aviation Authority on UK airspace design and management.

• From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority
• Published: 10 August 2026

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UK air navigation directions 2026

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The UK air navigation directions 2026 set out statutory directions for how the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) must operate in relation to UK airspace design and management.

The directions are issued on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport and come into force 1 October 2026.

These directions replace the previous air navigation directions

Published 10 August 2026