Glasgow Airport’s Airspace Change Proposal
Thank you for your interest, engagement and feedback on Glasgow Airport’s Airspace Change Proposal (ACP).
Background to our proposal
The UK’s airspace is being upgraded as part of the UK Government’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy. Eighteen airports across the UK are undertaking airspace changes to modernise their arrival and departure routes below 7,000ft, and NATS, the UK’s licensed Air Navigation Service Provider for en-route air traffic operations, is upgrading the route network that sits above 7,000ft.
Glasgow Airport is therefore undertaking an ACP to comply with the UK Government’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy. The proposal we are consulting on aims to ensure that we are using the minimum volume of airspace necessary along with utilising modern satellite-based navigation technology. Our proposal offers opportunities for improvements to noise and Greenhouse Gas Emissions whilst reducing passenger delays and enhancing airport resilience.
Scottish Airspace Modernisation
In Scotland, airspace modernisation is being led by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport and NATS – the UK’s main provider of air traffic services. Together, they are referred to as ‘sponsors’ for Scottish Airspace Modernisation. This co-ordinated approach is needed as there are a number of interdependencies across Scotland and stakeholders are working together to afford the best solution for air traffic arriving, departing and flying over Scottish airspace.
More information on the coordinated consultation can be found here.
Get in touch
Following a full public consultation which took place between 20th October 2025 and 25th January 2026, our consultation has now closed. We are extremely grateful to those that provided feedback, engaged with us and took the time to help us shape our proposals.
Information about our proposals as presented during our public consultation is available to view here. Our Frequently Asked Questions also provide more information about how our proposals have been developed and assessed. You will also be able to view consultation responses and information on the next steps of the airspace change process.
If you require any further information or have any questions, please get in touch with our dedicated team using the details below.
Phone: 0800 066 8943
Email: airspace@glasgowairport.com.
In writing: C/o Cavendish Consulting, 220 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5SG