MOD Low Flying Advisory Service

Fixed-wing aicraft (fast-jets, training and transport aircraft) and helicopters all conduct low flying training activity within the UK. Fixed-wing low flying is routinely conducted between 250 and 2000 feet above ground level, but fixed-wing aircraft also conduct a limited amount of operational low flying training down to 100 feet above ground level in three designated Tactical Training Areas. The planned Operational Low Flying Training timetable can be found here (Operational Low Flying Training Timetable). Helicopter low flying is routinely conducted between 100 and 500 feet above ground level, but helicopters may also operate down to surface level for specifically authorized operational and training activities.

MOD Low Level Advisory Service
0800 51 55 44

(Nov - Mar: Mon–Fri 0800 to 1700)
(Apr - Oct: Mon–Fri 0800 to 2000)

This phone line is for enquiries about planned military low flying activity only. You will need to provide your postcode, general geographic location or low flying area.

To make a complaint about low flying activity please call 0207 218 6020.

• Available for public enquiries about daily forecast military low-flying activity
• Forecast provides the expected level of military low flying activity within a specific Low Flying Area 
• Dedicated User Areas (DUAs) are established close to heliocpter training schools and main helicopter training bases (Map Areas 1, 3, 9, 10 and 19).  Because of the continuous high levels of helicopter activity within these areas, DUAs are excluded from the Advisory Service
• Forecast does not include civilian aircraft, including police or air ambulance helicopters
• Forecast is valid when issued, but may be subject to change at late notice (e.g. changing weather conditions, operational requirements or Search and Rescue operations).