The current Manchester Low-Level Route (MLLR) will be replaced by the North West Transit Corridor and reclassified as Class G airspace with specific restrictions starting Feb. 20, 2025. According to UK officials, the revised routing will “enhance safety and efficiency by simplifying the airspace structure, mitigate collision risks, and enable smoother navigation between Manchester and Liverpool Airports for general aviation pilots.” Amendments include: a Class G restricted area to be known as EGR323; a maximum altitude within the Class G airspace of 1,500 feet (200 feet higher than the current MLLR); and extending the new Class G airspace 0.65 nm wider to the east than today’s MLLR boundary. The decision to reclassify this portion of airspace follows input from the general aviation community, air navigation service providers, and local airports.