A major consultation on changes to flight paths over parts of Scotland has reached its halfway point, with residents in Renfrewshire being urged to have their say before the closing date in January.
The Scottish Airspace Modernisation consultation, which launched on 20th October, is looking at proposed changes to arrival and departure routes linked to Glasgow and Edinburgh airports, as well as higher-level airspace managed by NATS.
The proposals cover a large section of Scottish airspace handling more than 200,000 flights each year. Backers of the plans say the changes would allow aircraft to fly more direct routes, reducing delays, cutting emissions and lowering fuel use.
Organisers estimate the modernisation could reduce carbon emissions by around 18,000 tonnes a year, with aircraft flying fewer miles overall as routes are streamlined.
More than 1,000 responses have already been submitted, and a series of in-person public engagement events have taken place across the west and east of Scotland.
Several upcoming sessions will be held locally, including events in Paisley, Johnstone, Brookfield, Bearsden and Clydebank, giving Renfrewshire residents a chance to speak directly to representatives from the airports and NATS.
Glasgow Airport is responsible for redesigning flight paths below 7,000 feet for aircraft arriving and departing the airport, while NATS oversees how these routes connect into the wider airspace network above that altitude.
The consultation is part of a UK-wide programme required by government policy and overseen by the Civil Aviation Authority, which aims to modernise ageing airspace systems.
Officials involved in the project say community feedback is vital and will help shape the final designs before any changes are approved.
The consultation runs until 11:59pm on 25th January 2026, and residents can take part online or attend one of the remaining public information sessions.
Full details of the proposals, upcoming events and how to respond can be found on the Scottish Airspace Modernisation website.
A major consultation on changes to flight paths over parts of Scotland has reached its halfway point, with residents in Renfrewshire being urged to have their say before the closing date in January.
The Scottish Airspace Modernisation consultation, which launched on 20th October, is looking at proposed changes to arrival and departure routes linked to Glasgow and Edinburgh airports, as well as higher-level airspace managed by NATS.
The proposals cover a large section of Scottish airspace handling more than 200,000 flights each year. Backers of the plans say the changes would allow aircraft to fly more direct routes, reducing delays, cutting emissions and lowering fuel use.
Organisers estimate the modernisation could reduce carbon emissions by around 18,000 tonnes a year, with aircraft flying fewer miles overall as routes are streamlined.
More than 1,000 responses have already been submitted, and a series of in-person public engagement events have taken place across the west and east of Scotland.
Several upcoming sessions will be held locally, including events in Paisley, Johnstone, Brookfield, Bearsden and Clydebank, giving Renfrewshire residents a chance to speak directly to representatives from the airports and NATS.
Glasgow Airport is responsible for redesigning flight paths below 7,000 feet for aircraft arriving and departing the airport, while NATS oversees how these routes connect into the wider airspace network above that altitude.
The consultation is part of a UK-wide programme required by government policy and overseen by the Civil Aviation Authority, which aims to modernise ageing airspace systems.
Officials involved in the project say community feedback is vital and will help shape the final designs before any changes are approved.
The consultation runs until 11:59pm on 25th January 2026, and residents can take part online or attend one of the remaining public information sessions.
Full details of the proposals, upcoming events and how to respond can be found on the Scottish Airspace Modernisation website, here: https://scottishairspacemodernisation.co.uk.