Low flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise likely ahead

Warning signs

Low flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise likely ahead

A red triangle with a low-flying aircraft warns of an area where aircraft fly low — usually near military airfields or commercial airports. The hazard isn't the aircraft itself but the sudden noise, which can startle drivers and cause swerving. Stay alert and don't be distracted by looking up.

Shape
Triangular
Background
White
Border
Red
Primary symbol
Vehicle (Car/Tram/Truck)
Diagram reference
558.0

Where you'll see this sign

Roads near RAF stations, near commercial airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester, and below low-flying training routes in upland Wales and Scotland.

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