The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wimbledon) Regulations 2014
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wimbledon) Regulations 2014 is a statutory instrument of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The order restricted aviation activities around Wimbledon during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships using the powers conferred on the Secretary of State for Transport by the Air Navigation Order 2009.[1]
| Statutory Instrument | |
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| Citation | 2014 No. 90 |
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| Introduced by | Kate Jennings, Head of Aviation Policy Implementation for the Department for Transport |
| Dates | |
| Made | 16 January 2014 |
| Commencement | 23 June 2014 |
Status: Spent | |
| Text of the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wimbledon) Regulations 2014 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
Provisions
The provisions of the order include:
- Preventing aircraft from flying below 1500 feet within 0.75 nautical miles of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where the Wimbledon Championships are held, between 9 a.m. and 11p.m. from the 23 June 2014 until the 6 July 2014.[1]
- Exempting the Metropolitan Police Service, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, any aircraft landing at or departing from London Heathrow and any aircraft flying with the permission of the Championships Safety Officer from the ban.[1]
References
- "The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Wimbledon) Regulations 2014" (PDF). Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
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