New rules at Gloucestershire Airport manage air traffic better after a series of near misses. Ensures flight safety.
Because of those near misses, they made some changes. The airport is trying to reduce airplane traffic. These changes address near misses in their airspace.
Airport bosses talked to the Civil Aviation Authority. They took quick action after the talks. Now flights happen more evenly throughout the day. The aim is to prevent traffic jams in the sky.
An Airprox is a safety concern. Pilots or controllers think planes got too close. Distance, speed, and position all matter. If safety seems at risk, it’s considered an Airprox.
The airport investigates these incidents, and they also report them to the Airprox Board. This board investigates further, wanting to know what happened and why.
The airport talked with the CAA about these incidents. The CAA licenses the airport, and they demanded action right away.
The airport investigated and got Airprox reports. These problems mostly happened between 10 AM and 2 PM. This pattern made them change things.
The airport wants to spread out flights all day. They hope to avoid airplane traffic peaks, preventing more near misses.
They met with trainers and ground handlers in February 2025. The airport wanted to explain the situation to them and get their thoughts on the plans.
They couldn’t talk to everyone quickly, as the deadlines from the CAA were tight. Now, airport users must book a time “slot.” Many UK airports use this kind of system.
The airport keeps looking at the data. They want to make the process better, and they also want to stay in touch with the CAA. These measures will be reviewed soon.