# EGR323 - North West Transit Corridor (NWTC) **URL:** \ **Category:** Legal & Privacy\ **Created:** [22 February 2025 12:43 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601 "2025-02-22T12:43:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/avidronesuk/32/214877_2.png) [@AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/u/AVIDronesuk)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 12:43 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/1 "2025-02-22T12:43:59Z")
Good afternoon, I have just opened droneassist to find a new EGR323 put into place between Liverpool and Manchester. EGR do not usually affect unmanned aircraft, this is usually EGR **U**. I have carried out some checks and it seems this EGR323 affects drones under 250g. Whats peoples thoughts/interpretation on this zone for C0 Class drones? Thanks * * * ## ANSWER IN POST # 68 below: > [@EGR323 - North West Transit Corridor (NWTC)](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/48): > > Further to any EGR323 North West Transit Corridor (NWTC) confusion re the recent airspace classification changes a couple of weeks ago: An update was published by CAA today: Source: [https://skywise.caa.co.uk/alerts/alert/ENBJYe0eJ1oxWs0TvvyK](https://skywise.caa.co.uk/alerts/alert/ENBJYe0eJ1oxWs0TvvyK) To be clear, you can still fly your drone here within the realms of the usual airspace restrictions and drone code that would apply to any drone flight. ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 13:18 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/2 "2025-02-22T13:18:17Z")
> [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > opened droneassist to find a new EGR323 put into place between Liverpool and Manchester Did you contact them to ask? > [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > Whats peoples thoughts/interpretation on this zone for C0 Class drones? There is no class mark system in the UK. ---
**Author:** ![AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/avidronesuk/32/214877_2.png) [@AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/u/AVIDronesuk)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 13:20 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/3 "2025-02-22T13:20:45Z")
I have emailed them, but there are no specific contact details on the EGR323 of who to contact, or phone number. Not great considering it is such a big area affected. In terms of C0 I was referring to sub250g drones such as the Dji mini 4 Pro. thanks ---
**Author:** ![milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/milkmanchris/32/237713_2.png) [@milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/u/milkmanchris)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 13:37 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/4 "2025-02-22T13:37:56Z")
> [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > I have carried out some checks and it seems this EGR323 affects drones under 250g. Source? ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 13:41 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/5 "2025-02-22T13:41:08Z")
I’ve done a bit of googling for you. EGR323 came in to effect on Thursday. The old Manchester Low Level Route has been replaced by the new North West Transit Corridor and has been reclassified from Class D airspace to Class G airspace. Here’s how it looks now: ![Screenshot 2025-02-22 at 13.28.35](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/7/3/73d19243ddd03b345520f66bffd6a1718c38d542.png) And here’s how it looks when sandwiched between its Class D neighbours on either side: ![Screenshot 2025-02-22 at 13.32.07](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/d/f/df4e8d064cbbff3abcd139b59e9db742117e6941.png) I found this on the CAA site: > **[UK Civil Aviation Authority approves Manchester Low-Level Route airspace...](https://www.caa.co.uk/newsroom/news/uk-civil-aviation-authority-approves-manchester-low-level-route-airspace-change/)** > > UK’s aviation regulator approves changes to the Manchester Low-Level Route (MLLR). Class G airspace is uncontrolled, ATC does not provide separation services. Don’t forget, this corridor overlaps with some other airspace restrictions: ![Screenshot 2025-02-22 at 13.34.04](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/7/1/716f2d9cf2ca5e43f650b6b03361fed4c7dcea4f.png) ---
**Author:** ![AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/avidronesuk/32/214877_2.png) [@AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/u/AVIDronesuk)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 14:00 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/6 "2025-02-22T14:00:16Z")
Great information. However, I have one more, can sub 250g drones operate in this area? I read that **Key Considerations for Sub-250g Drones:** • **EGR323 is a restricted airspace** in the UK, meaning drones cannot fly there unless specific permission is granted by the CAA or relevant authorities. • **Sub-250g drones** do not have automatic exemptions from restricted or controlled airspace like **EGR323**. but, on the other hand I have read : **What This Means for Drone Pilots:** • **Drones** can fly in Class G airspace without ATC clearance, but they must still **comply with regulations** like **no-fly zones** , **altitude limits** , and **local restrictions**. • **Drone operators** should always check for other restrictions in place (e.g., military zones, airports) even within Class G airspace. This is such a large area that is covered. ---
**Author:** ![milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/milkmanchris/32/237713_2.png) [@milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/u/milkmanchris)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 14:23 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/7 "2025-02-22T14:23:35Z")
Is that a Google ai suggestion or from an actual source ? ---
**Author:** ![Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sparky/32/241788_2.png) [@Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/u/Sparky)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 14:23 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/8 "2025-02-22T14:23:44Z")
Hi @AVIDronesuk, it looks as though you’re quite new here 👋🏻 Why not nip over to the #Introductions page, and say hello properly and tell us a bit about yourself. 👍🏻 ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 14:51 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/9 "2025-02-22T14:51:53Z")
> [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > I read that Where did you read that? 🤷🏻 > [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > can sub 250g drones operate in this area? I’m not seeing anything in that Class G airspace that would prevent a drone (of any weight) from flying there. As above, be mindful of the other restrictions that fall within the same boundary. Please let us know what Altitude Angel reply back with? ---
**Author:** ![AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/avidronesuk/32/214877_2.png) [@AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/u/AVIDronesuk)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 14:53 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/10 "2025-02-22T14:53:41Z")
Thanks, I just have done that ---
**Author:** ![AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/avidronesuk/32/214877_2.png) [@AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/u/AVIDronesuk)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:06 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/11 "2025-02-22T15:06:09Z")
I have been looking at the following link. I am getting mixed responses whether drone flight is allowed or not. > **[NATS UK | UAS Restriction Zones](https://nats-uk.ead-it.com/cms-nats/opencms/en/uas-restriction-zones/#UAS_Airspace_Restrictions)** > > Frequentis OpenCMS ---
**Author:** ![Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sparky/32/241788_2.png) [@Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/u/Sparky)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:09 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/13 "2025-02-22T15:09:32Z")
> [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > I am getting mixed responses whether drone flight is allowed or not. From where, not from here? what did AA say ---
**Author:** ![milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/milkmanchris/32/237713_2.png) [@milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/u/milkmanchris)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:14 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/15 "2025-02-22T15:14:28Z")
> [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > I have been looking at the following link Stinks of ChatGPT to me ---
**Author:** ![AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/avidronesuk/32/214877_2.png) [@AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/u/AVIDronesuk)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:16 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/16 "2025-02-22T15:16:20Z")
Not from here no, but response yet from AA or CAA help desk. I will feedback once I find anything @PingSpike. The weather has not been great lately, but generally always have flown within this red zone in Warrington, As work nearby. Commercial planes heading to LPL airport do come in low on the final approach, So can understand why this has been changed to be honest. ---
**Author:** ![Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sparky/32/241788_2.png) [@Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/u/Sparky)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:19 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/17 "2025-02-22T15:19:54Z")
> [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > Not from here no, but response yet from AA or CAA help desk. Excellent service 👏 > [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > So can understand why this has been changed to be honest. Changed to what? > [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > Commercial planes heading to LPL airport do come in low on the final approach Thats why we have FRZ’s > **[View this customised share on Drone Scene!](https://dronescene.co.uk/share/9ee7b2a43d)** > > Check out this customised view and its associated layers created by @SparkyFPV. ---
**Author:** ![AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/avidronesuk/32/214877_2.png) [@AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/u/AVIDronesuk)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:28 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/18 "2025-02-22T15:28:10Z")
Changed from Class D to Class G ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:30 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/19 "2025-02-22T15:30:46Z")
> [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > will feedback once I find anything @PingSpike. Please do, it still looks as irrelevant to drones as it’s Class D airspace predecessor was on Wednesday. I’d be interested to hear if CAA or Altitude Angel feel differently 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![stevesb](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/stevesb/32/12918_2.png) [@stevesb](https://greyarro.ws/u/stevesb)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:48 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/20 "2025-02-22T15:48:55Z")
Only affects helicopters: The “EGR” specified area primarily concerns restrictions for single-engine helicopters, not drones or other small unmanned aircraft. ---
**Author:** ![AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/avidronesuk/32/214877_2.png) [@AVIDronesuk](https://greyarro.ws/u/AVIDronesuk)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:51 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/21 "2025-02-22T15:51:38Z")
I have found this - The Manchester Low Level Route (MLLR) will be replaced by the North West Transit Corridor (NWTC). Below is a summary of the key changes. Manchester Low Level Route (MLLR) Removal ![🚮](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/3/7/37358be74b925cc8a01bf38311b9f5fec896133c.png) The MLLR will cease to exist at 0001 hours on 20th February 2025. It will be replaced by the North West Transit Corridor (NWTC). Introduction of Restricted Area EGR323 NWTC ![⭕️](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/c/6/c68002ae12787cf11112266d4765bc7a1d14a36e.png) The NWTC will provide Class G airspace up to 1500 FT AMSL. Above 1500 FT AMSL, the airspace remains Class D and is renamed Manchester Control Area 6 (CTA-6) (extending up to 3500 FT AMSL). Flight Restrictions & Exemptions ![⚠️](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/d/5/d5e0d8044ee5261c8470b6f84b68566b7da91305.png) Prohibited below 1500 FT AMSL unless specific conditions are met: Max 140 KTS indicated airspeed Min 5 KM in-flight visibility Max Certified Take-Off Mass 40,000 KG Use of Manchester or Liverpool QNH Exemptions for emergency services, including: Police Air Support Emergency Medical Services The King’s Helicopter Flight Maritime & Coastguard Agency (SAR only) Air Traffic Control & Monitoring ![🎧](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/b/b/bb25f4f58dd49d49de677d35d4470842fd358db6.png) ATC clearance is not required within EGR323 if the above conditions are met. Aircraft unable to meet conditions can apply for an exemption (referencing UK AIP ENR 5.1). Frequency monitoring is recommended but not mandatory: Manchester FMC 7366 (Channel 118.580) Liverpool FMC 5060 (Channel 119.855) Updated VFR Charts ![🗺](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/1/a/1aa9f9833b90e8ff3859ba170ea1dec884ea5224.png) New airspace classifications will be reflected on 1:500,000 and 1:250,000 VFR charts. ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [22 February 2025 15:56 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601/22 "2025-02-22T15:56:08Z")
> [@AVIDronesuk](#): > > I have found this - > > The Manchester Low Level Route (MLLR) will be replaced by the North West Transit Corridor (NWTC). I already told you all that and I gave you the link to the CAA explanation. [Next page](https://greyarro.ws/t/egr323-north-west-transit-corridor-nwtc/91601.md?page=2)