On 13 March 2019 new legislation regarding drone flight restrictions around airfields came into force. The new legislation supersedes the drone flight restricted zones that were published in July 2018.
From this date, drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV’s (which includes model aircraft) are banned from flying within a Flight Restricted Zone around an airport or aerodrome. Therefore, flying drones in and around the Goodwood Estate and surrounding area require permission to be obtained before they are flown, as a Flight Restricted Zone is in place around Goodwood Aerodrome.
Anyone wishing to use a drone within this restricted airspace must apply to Goodwood Aerodrome through AirPortal.
Applications must be submitted at least 5 working days before your intended flight date. For flights at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Goodwood House, applications must be submitted at least 7 working days in advance. Please note, we are unable to accept or process drone requests received on Saturdays or Sundays, so allow additional time when planning your flight.
If you are planning to operate a drone at Goodwood, please submit your application using the link to the AirPortal sight here. All requests are reviewed in line with aviation regulations and Estate policies.
