Safeguarding
Airport Safeguarding
Airport safeguarding is the process designed to make sure all appropriate procedures are followed to ensure developments within 13 kilometres of an airport that could have an impact on the continuity of safe operations are in accordance with current aeronautical legislation.
Cambridge City Airport is responsible for its own safeguarding process and will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the aerodrome and its airspace are safe at all times for use by aircraft. We work closely with local council authorities and developers to achieve this.
It is vital, therefore, that all planning applications (including wind farms and solar farms) within 13 kilometres of the airport are processed through the local council planning department who in turn will notify Cambridge City Airport. The airport will carry out the necessary assessments and if required, request changes or adjustments to the plans.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS including drones)
Any UAS that is intending to operate within the flight restriction zone (FRZ) (a 2.5nm or 4.6km radius circle centred on the aerodrome reference point (ARP)) and 500m either side of the centreline to a distance of 5 nautical miles will require prior permission from the aerodrome operator.
To obtain permission to operate a drone within the FRZ the drone operator must apply for a drone permit using the Altitude Angel link below.
Cranes
Crane operators or site developers who wish to erect and operate cranes or other tall equipment within 6 kilometres of an aerodrome at a height of more than 10 metres above ground level (AGL), or within 18.5 kilometres of an aerodrome above a height of 100 metres AGL must apply for a permit to operate from Cambridge City Airport and UK Civil Aviation Authority.