Gloucestershire Constabulary Ports Unit
Gloucestershire Constabulary Ports Unit was established for the purpose of protecting the national security of the UK and to counter the threat from terrorism, espionage, sabotage, child abduction and serious and organised crime.
The unit is also interested in obtaining intelligence and information concerning all aspects of crime, including offences of smuggling, contraband and illegal immigration.
Maritime
The Ports Unit is responsible for Sharpness Docks in addition to all marinas and the coast line along the River Severn within the County of Gloucestershire.
Aviation
Gloucestershire Airport is the county’s only designated airport and houses the Constabulary’s Ports Unit. The county also has 30 General Aviation airfields and grass landing strips registered with the Ports Unit.
General Aviation Report
Flight notifications to Gloucestershire Constabulary Ports Unit can be made by fax or email.
To make a notification and/or seek authorisation for a flight:
- Click on this link, and either
- Print the blank GAR form, complete it by hand and send by fax
or - Complete the GAR on your computer and send by fax or email
- Print the blank GAR form, complete it by hand and send by fax
- Contact details are provided below. If emailing, please ensure the email 'Subject' contains the words "GENERAL AVIATION REPORT"
- Fax: (01242) 247896 or email ports.unit@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk
Please see LEGISLATION section for your Obligations.
If you do not have the software required for opening the General Aviation Report, download Adobe reader here.
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