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Dataset Documentation

Type	Download	Decription
Dataset Checklist		The 'Dataset Checklist' offers a summary of the valid datasets.
Dataset Specification		The Product Specification includes an overview of specification scope, data product identification, data content and structure, reference system, data quality, data capture, data maintenance, data portrayal, data product delivery, additional information, and metadata. This framework facilitates and supports the use and exchange of the digital dataset, enabling air navigation users to evaluate the product and determine if it meets their specific requirements for intended applications.
Digital Dataset Evaluation Site	https://www.nats.aero/ais/datasets/evaluation

Regular Datasets

The following datasets are updated and published every 28 days:

Type	Description	Effective From 04/09/2025	Effective From 02/10/2025	Comments
UAS Flight Restrictions	Navigation restrictions that are applicable to unmanned aircraft systems are published in the UK AIP (Section ENR 5.1 Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas) including restrictions applicable around aerodromes (Flight Restriction Zones) and restrictions applicable around other areas.
UK ICAO Obstacle Dataset Area 1	Obstacles (100 M or higher above ground) affecting air navigation in AREA 1 being the entire territory and airspace of the UK and UK Crown Dependencies (the Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey).
Standard Route Document	SRD Spreadsheet

Irregular Datasets

The following datasets are not updated on a 28 day AIRAC basis. The 'Effective From' column will indicate the most recent update of the dataset.

VFR obstacles and resources can be found here.

Type	Description	Effective From	Effective From	Comments
Visual Reference Points (VRP) List	Visual Reference Points within the entire territory and airspace of the UK and UK Crown Dependencies (the Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey).	04/09/2025	02/10/2025
LAC AND PC Sector Dataset	This dataset describes the sector volumes which reflect the operational sectorisation for London Area and Prestwick ATC centres excluding areas where the ATS provision has been delegated to another sector/unit.	28/11/2024	No Planned Update

Type

Description

Effective From

Comments

Visual Reference Points (VRP) List

Visual Reference Points within the entire territory and airspace of the UK and UK Crown Dependencies (the Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey).

04/09/2025

02/10/2025

LAC AND PC Sector Dataset

This dataset describes the sector volumes which reflect the operational sectorisation for London Area and Prestwick ATC centres excluding areas where the ATS provision has been delegated to another sector/unit.

28/11/2024

No Planned Update