Drone Rules for Bristol Gate
Airspace Advisory (Brighton): Temporary high-elevation lit crane obstacle at Kemptown operating up to 610ft AMSL (310ft AGL). Valid until August 19, 2026.
▲▲ TEMPORARY OBSTACLE ADVISORY // KEMPTOWN BRIGHTON ▲▲
A temporary vertical structure hazard has been logged for lower-altitude flight corridors due to a high-reaching crane structure operating within Low Flying Area 18 and Night Rotary Region 18.
▲ HAZARD TYPE -- Temporary vertical structure (Lit construction crane). ▲ PHYSICAL LOCATION -- Kemptown, Brighton, at coordinates 50°49'10"N, 000°07'07"W. ▲ STRUCTURAL HEIGHT -- The crane reaches a maximum vertical profile of 310ft AGL (Above Ground Level) and 610ft AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level). ▲ TIMELINE FRAME -- This safety advisory is active from May 19, 2026, until August 19, 2026. ▲ CONTEXT & VISUALS -- The structure is lit for night and low-visibility awareness. Because this sector handles low-level military or emergency night helicopter movements, tracking this physical obstacle is critical. ▲ PILOT DIRECTIVES -- Remote drone operators must preserve a continuous, uninterrupted visual line of sight (VLOS) with their aircraft. Maintain a safe horizontal distance from the construction zone and yield right-of-way immediately to any low-flying crewed aircraft.
DATA REFERENCE: Verified via UK Civil Aviation Authority NOTAM filing EGGN/N0401/26.