Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding members of the public that the Spaceport 1 Airspace Change Consultation remains open until the end of Friday 24 May.
Feedback is welcomed and is an essential part of the airspace change process, as it helps to develop the final airspace design and associated procedures.
It also enables the sponsor to gain a better understanding of stakeholders’ operations and how they might be impacted by the proposed airspace change. Any impacts will be considered and mitigations developed as appropriate to minimise any identified adverse impacts.
► No-fly zone proposed for North Uist spaceport rocket launches
The spaceport is to be built on a hill in Scolpaig on the northwest coast of North Uist under a proposal to blast vertical launch space rockets into orbit, tracking clear of populated areas over the open sea to the north.
The controversial spaceport development is opposed by a raft of critics with nearly 1,000 people signing a petition against the plans while 244 individuals lodged objections.
Planning permission granted by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar last summer was ratified
by the Scottish Government’s decision not to call-in the application.
Now, a change in designation of airspace in the vicinity of North Uist is on the cards with a requirement to launch rockets from Scolpaig into the adjacent MOD Hebrides Range Danger Areas from next year.
The present consultation is seeking views over the airspace changes.
All documents associated with the airspace change application can be viewed on the Civil Aviation Authority’s airspace portal at www.airspacechange.caa.co.uk
Consultation ending over North Uist spaceport no-
24 May 2024