Airspace restrictions for south-east England

Measures planned as part of the Government's paramount objective to deliver a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games.

How will the restrictions work?

The UK Government has indicated that airspace restrictions will be placed around all Games venues.  The major restrictions will be centred on London and the Olympic Park and will run from 14 July 2012 to 15 August 2012. A smaller set of airspace restrictions will then be put in place for the London 2012 Paralympic Games from 16 August 2012 to 12 September 2012. All are implemented by the Government through its paramount objective to deliver a safe and secure Games. Airspace restrictions around other Games venues will only be in place for the duration of the event at each venue, in line with those used for major sporting events.  Extra security restrictions may be placed on flights at any time.