Purpose of consultation

Please note - on February 23 2009 NATS announced that it is to conduct a new consultation on revised proposals for the TCN region. Following simulation and technical testing of those new designs there is still more work to be done before we publish our plans for this part of the airspace.

On October 22 2009 NATS announced that, as a result of the further work still required to be done on the designs and the downturn in air traffic internationally, any further consultation would not now be held before September 2010 at the earliest.

The information on this website relates to the 2008 consultation, which closed in June 2008, and is being kept live for information only. The new proposals will be posted on this site when the new consultation begins.

In preparing this airspace change proposal we have listened to many local authorities and representative groups throughout the region.

The consultation process is an opportunity for a wider audience to look at the proposed changes, the reasons behind them and to give their views on the plans.

Any issues that crop up during the consultation that have not been adequately considered during the design process may require NATS to make changes to the proposal. Those changes may need further consultation.

Scope of Consultation

This consultation follows guidelines laid down by the CAA in their airspace change process. In turn, the CAA guidance is in line with government policy on the sustainable development of airspace.

We are consulting with MPs, county, unitary, district and parish councils and many other representative bodies.

NATS is not responsible for the growth of airports or the increase in the number of aircraft flying. Traffic growth and airport expansion are therefore outside the scope of this consultation.

For full details on the purpose of consultation please refer to the consultation document.