The design proposes the removal of current KONAN and VABIK COPs and the introduction of three new COPs on the European boundary. Other changes include associated changes to other waypoints and ATS routes, to align with new COPs; aircraft will be designated a COP based on their LTMA departure airport or previous routing within UK airspace; speed restrictions for some LTMA traffic; and a SID truncation introduced for certain London Gatwick departures. There would be no change to controlled airspace boundaries or GA access, with RNAV 5 access being retained.

This has been designed in close collaboration with NATS’ neighbouring Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs).

Further information and responses can be provided via Citizen Space.

A full project history can be found on the Airspace Change Portal.