Authorisation Requirement for State Aircraft Overflight

Verified from official sources
Article 3Version 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

If you are operating a State aircraft (such as military, customs, or police), you cannot fly over another country's territory without obtaining explicit permission first.

Requirement as structured

No State aircraft may fly over the territory of another State without authorisation.

Original regulatory text

No State aircraft may fly over the territory of another State without authorisation.

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
operation
state_aircraft
regulatory category
General