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CAP1616v5: The Process for Changing the Notified Airspace Design

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This publication explains the airspace change process for making a permanent change to the notified airspace design. Edition 5 revised and effective from 2 January 2024.

CAP 1616 version 5.1 published September 2025 is the current edition. It contains administrative updates to correct typographical errors and clarify wording with no changes to technical content. 

  • This edition (version 5) remains available for reference
  • Version 4 (superseded) remains available for reference. 
  • CAP1616 a to e have been withdrawn.
Status:
Reference only
Review comment:
Effective 2 January 2024
Version:
5
Version date:
30-Oct-2023
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