The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is conducting a targeted consultation of airspace users on the proposed establishment of a permanent uncrewed aerial system geographical zone (UGZ) in the Cork City area to support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.
“Aeronautical Notice U 04, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/947, already provides for Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) UAS operations over Cork City, within the Control Zone (CTR), subject to certain conditions,” IAA said on February 6. “To ensure the safe conduct of BVLOS operations over Cork City, a temporary Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Geographical Zone (UGZ) will be established which sets out additional conditions to be met by UAS operators to gain an entry authorisation. As an interim measure, pending the implementation of U-space (as defined in Regulation (EU) 2021/664), there is a proposal to make this temporary UGZ (T2) permanent.”
IAA is therefore inviting feedback from airspace users on the transition from the temporary UGZ T2 structure to a permanent UGZ. The proposed permanent UGZ maintains the established lateral boundaries, vertical limits and associated access permission processes for UAS operators, with the aim of ensuring safe, expeditious and coordinated UAS activity in the area.
The deadline for submissions is 17:00hrs on 14 February 2026.
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