How this affects you

The post code search page will help you identify whether poposed changes to route alignment and the concentration of aircraft affects where you live or work.

  1. Type in your postcode

    There is a postcode field at the bottom of this page. Once you have read this page and understood the maps, enter your postcode.

  2. Click on flight path to view

    If there are any flight path changes that potentially affect this postcode, they will appear to the left of the map. You can view EXISTING and PROPOSED flight paths by clicking on the buttons.

    Please refer to the consultation document for full details of the change including information on potential noise impact.

  3. Compare changes for your area

    • Red lines - the 'centre line' of the published route
    • Red circles (where seen) - the biggest circuit for holds (most aircraft in the hold will follow a smaller circuit)
    • Black lines - outer boundaries for the spread of flight paths during normal operations (the majority of flight paths will be within this area)
    • Coloured areas - the spread of where aircraft might be seen during normal and off peak operations
    • Red balloon - postcode marker

See More on the maps for details on interpreting the maps.