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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) carries out low flying for training across the UK - low flying areas (LFAs), tactical training areas (TTAs)

• Overview

  Military low flying is used to train military aircrew. Low flying by…

• Where and when low flying happens

  The UK is divided into 20 separate low flying areas. Three of these areas…

• Find out about low flying in your area

  Contact the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for information about low flying…

• Request low flying to be temporarily stopped

  You can apply to have low flying stopped temporarily in your area, for…

• Updated: 4 October 2024

What needs to be done to manage flood risk and adapt to rising sea levels in Purfleet, Grays and Tilbury, one of 23 policy units in Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100).

• Updated: 19 April 2023

Statistics on military low flying activity conducted in the UK Low Flying System

• Updated: 5 October 2023

Find out why our armed forces undertake low flying in the UK.

• Updated: 27 January 2023

How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.

• Updated: 13 May 2024

Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sri Lanka, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.

• Updated: 27 January 2022

• Updated: 24 May 2022

Government hosts roundtables to strengthen global climate action ahead of COP29.

• Updated: 7 November 2024

Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.

• Updated: 8 October 2019