The Directorate of Airspace Policy (DAP) is responsible for the planning and regulation of all UK airspace including the navigation and communications infrastructure to support safe and efficient operations.  DAP is staffed by civilian and military experts with experience of commercial, business, recreational and military aviation.  The needs of all users are accommodated, as far as possible, with regard for safety as well as environmental, economic and national security considerations.

The Directorate is divided into 9 specific Sections :
(click on any of the links below for more detail)

• Aeronautical Charts and Data
• Aeronautical Information Management Regulation
• Airspace Utilisation Section
• Controlled Airspace Section
• Off Route Airspace
• Surveillance and Spectrum Management
• UK Meteorology Authority
• Business Management

DAP also contains the Environmental Research & Consultancy Department (ERCD), previously known as Department of Operational Research and Analysis (Environmental Studies).  ERCD is dedicated to providing a range of services within the field of aviation and the environment. 

As part of our on-going drive to improve our performance, and as an ISO-certified body, we believe it is imperative to listen to our stakeholders and identify where we could do better.  We therefore carry out a survey every three years, and are this year publishing the outcome and our proposed actions in the  Stakeholder Survey 2004 Findings Report.

The Directorate of Airspace Policy is also playing a significant role in the Airspace & Safety Initiative (ASI). The ASI is a joint CAA, NATS, AOA, GA and MoD effort to investigate and tackle the major safety risks in UK airspace. More information can be found at the ASI website - www.airspacesafety.com

General enquiries by mail :

Directorate of Airspace Policy
K6
CAA House
45-59 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6TE

General enquiries by phone/fax :

Tel :  020 7453 6560
Fax :  020 7453 6565

Contact details of other areas of the CAA.