Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

“What steps the armed forces take to inform residents of low flying drills by military aircraft.”

Tabled: 13 October 2026Answered: 19 October 2026

Asked by

Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal Democrat — North East Fife

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for the Armed Forces (Louise Sandher-Jones)

Low flying plays an indispensable role in achieving and maintaining our warfighting capability. I understand it can be disruptive, but it is spread throughout the whole of the UK to minimise that disturbance. The amount of low-flying training conducted is limited to the operational requirement, and night flying is only conducted when necessary.