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Woodbridge, England (England) • United Kingdom
Ipswich Ave, Woodbridge IP12, UK
Lat: 52.0829 • Lng: 1.38018

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Jun 7, 2026 5:29 PM Approved • Formulated a brand-new safety profile specific to the Woodbridge Model Aircraft Flying site data point (VFR ID M13), outlining the specific risks of high-velocity RC maneuvers, low-altitude ultralight traffic, and concentrated weekend operational hours.
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Your proposed safety advisory for the Woodbridge Model Aircraft Flying site has been approved. This advisory informs drone operators of potential hazards in the area. For more details, you can refer to the UK NATS Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Section ENR 5.5, which provides information on aerial sporting and recreational activities, including kite flying sites.
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Summary — Drone pilots must exercise heightened caution near Woodbridge, Suffolk, due to an active model aircraft and ultralight flying site operating from the surface up to 1,000ft AGL. The airspace is heavily utilized by rapid, low-altitude radio-controlled aircraft and light aviation on weekends and public holidays.
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Woodbridge Model Aircraft and Ultralight Flying Site Airspace Advisory

This safety warning sector covers the lower airspace near Woodbridge, Suffolk, registered under VFR ID M13. At a ground elevation of 100ft AMSL, this designated zone accommodates intensive model aircraft flying, radio-controlled (RC) platforms, and ultralight aircraft. The active vertical limit extends from the surface up to 1,000ft AGL, entirely encompassing the standard 0–400ft legal flying column used by commercial and recreational drone operators.

Operating an unmanned system in this specific sector introduces several overlapping mid-air collision hazards:

High-Velocity RC Aircraft: Unlike standard consumer drones, high-performance model aircraft and fixed-wing RC planes can fly at speeds exceeding 100 mph. These aircraft frequently perform aggressive aerobatics, steep dives, and rapid altitude changes, making it incredibly difficult for a remote pilot to anticipate their flight paths or execute evasive maneuvers.

Ultralight and Microlight Operations: The site accommodates ultralight aircraft operating at low altitudes. These crewed vehicles frequently fly traffic patterns and circuits well below typical general aviation thresholds, creating a direct conflict risk with localized drone flights.

Concentrated Weekend Activity: The airspace is active during Official Daylight Hours (HJ) on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays (PH). Because operations are concentrated during these specific peak leisure windows, traffic density can spike dramatically on clear, calm days.

Remote pilots should maintain a strict horizontal buffer from active flight lines, continuously scan the sky, and ensure a completely uninterrupted visual line of sight (VLOS) with their drone.
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+ Woodbridge Model Aircraft and Ultralight Flying Site Airspace Advisory
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+ This safety warning sector covers the lower airspace near Woodbridge, Suffolk, registered under VFR ID M13. At a ground elevation of 100ft AMSL, this designated zone accommodates intensive model aircraft flying, radio-controlled (RC) platforms, and ultralight aircraft. The active vertical limit extends from the surface up to 1,000ft AGL, entirely encompassing the standard 0–400ft legal flying column used by commercial and recreational drone operators.
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+ Operating an unmanned system in this specific sector introduces several overlapping mid-air collision hazards:
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+ High-Velocity RC Aircraft: Unlike standard consumer drones, high-performance model aircraft and fixed-wing RC planes can fly at speeds exceeding 100 mph. These aircraft frequently perform aggressive aerobatics, steep dives, and rapid altitude changes, making it incredibly difficult for a remote pilot to anticipate their flight paths or execute evasive maneuvers.
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+ Ultralight and Microlight Operations: The site accommodates ultralight aircraft operating at low altitudes. These crewed vehicles frequently fly traffic patterns and circuits well below typical general aviation thresholds, creating a direct conflict risk with localized drone flights.
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+ Concentrated Weekend Activity: The airspace is active during Official Daylight Hours (HJ) on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays (PH). Because operations are concentrated during these specific peak leisure windows, traffic density can spike dramatically on clear, calm days.
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+ Remote pilots should maintain a strict horizontal buffer from active flight lines, continuously scan the sky, and ensure a completely uninterrupted visual line of sight (VLOS) with their drone.