Six regulations will come into effect from July 13 until August 6, following a series of consultations between the Government, Police Scotland and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Two of the regulations will cover the Glasgow area, where there will be a core prohibited zone over venues and the Athletes' Village, surrounded by a larger restricted zone.

All aircraft will be excluded from the area except for those piloted by the emergency services and the BBC, the event's official broadcaster.

Four smaller restrictions will be in force covering specific events during the Games, which run from July 23 to August 3.

These will cover the cycling time trials at Muirhead, the triathlon events at Strathclyde Country Park, the diving competition at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh and the shooting competition at the Barry Buddon range near Dundee.

The changes will mainly affect pilots of private aircraft, including helicopters, while commercial passenger flights will not be affected.

British Transport Minister Robert Goodwill said the regulations are similar to those used for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games but on a smaller scale.

"All the regulations have been designed to allow aviation business to continue as usual so far as possible, while ensuring the safety and security of the Commonwealth Games," said Goodwill.

"They also provide specific exemptions for aircraft such as those operated by the police or emergency medical services to enter the protected airspace.

"We do not expect that any airports within the restricted airspace will need to close as a result of the planned measures, and there should be no impact on scheduled air services that will be vital to competitors, officials and spectators."

The airspace restrictions during Glasgow 2014 will be similar to those used for London 2012 venues such as the Olympic Stadium ©Getty Images



The CAA has announced it will hold a major briefing session for pilots likely to be affected at which officials from the CAA and Police Scotland will explain in detail the scope of the restrictions and the procedures to be followed during the period of the Games.

The briefing session will take place at the Universities of Glasgow & Strathclyde Air Squadron on April 23.

Aircraft that do not comply with the procedures may be subject to interception by military aircraft.

Goodwill added: "The Government's paramount objective is the delivery of a safe and secure 2014 Commonwealth Games for all, and the airspace restrictions will help to provide this while minimising the impact on the aviation community, so far as possible.

"However, the Government reserves the right to implement additional airspace security measures should the need arise."

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