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1:00 AM 7th December 2024
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Manchester’s Airspace Management Set To Improve

MLLR Change
MLLR Change
The risk of mid-air collisions over Manchester will soon be reduced thanks to UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) airspace amendments.

The CAA has green lighted an change to what is currently known as the Manchester Low-Level Route (MLLR). This has now been reclassified and replaced by a ‘Class G’ airspace Restricted Area known as the EGR323 North West Transit Corridor.

The new ‘Corridor’ will continue to provide crucial north-south routing for aircraft, enabling them to navigate efficiently between Manchester and Liverpool Airports’ adjoining Class D airspaces.

However, the changes, which will take effect from 20 February next year, will help reduce the risk of mid-air collisions by improving airspace management.

Jon Round, Head of Airspace, Air Traffic Management, and Aerodromes at the UK Civil Aviation Authority said: “This is a significant step in enhancing both safety and accessibility for airspace users in the North West.

“By simplifying the structure of this critical corridor and reducing the risk of mid-air collisions, we’re ensuring that pilots can continue to benefit from efficient transit between Manchester and Liverpool Airports without compromising on safety.

“This amendment is part of our ongoing commitment to modernising the UK’s airspace and improving air traffic management for everyone.”

UK Civil Aviation Authority approves Manchester Low-Level Route airspace change

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved an amendment to the airspace currently known as the Manchester Low-Level Route (MLLR). The MLLR will be reclassified and replaced by a Class G airspace Restricted Area to be known as EGR323 North West Transit Corridor.

The new North West Transit Corridor will continue to provide crucial north-south routing for aircraft, enabling them to navigate efficiently between Manchester and Liverpool Airports’ adjoining Class D airspaces.

The changes, which aim to reduce the risk of mid-air collisions and improve airspace management, will take effect from 20 February 2025. This coincides with the expiration of the current exemption in this airspace, Official Record Series 4 (ORS4) No.1596.

Jon Round, Head of Airspace, Air Traffic Management, and Aerodromes at the UK Civil Aviation Authority said: “This is a significant step in enhancing both safety and accessibility for airspace users in the North West.

“By simplifying the structure of this critical corridor and reducing the risk of mid-air collisions, we’re ensuring that pilots can continue to benefit from efficient transit between Manchester and Liverpool Airports without compromising on safety.

“This amendment is part of our ongoing commitment to modernising the UK’s airspace and improving air traffic management for everyone.”

The regulator’s decision to reclassify this portion of airspace follows input from the general aviation community, air navigation service providers, and local airports as part of its function to review airspace classification.