Hampshire Constabulary, which runs the former HMS Daedalus airstrip in Lee-on-the-Solent, has announced on the day that a ban was due to come into effect that they will allow flights to continue.
The police force, which runs the Maritime Coastgua
rd Agency-owned site, announced in October that it intended to stop all general aviation because it would not use taxpayers' money to cover the £300,000 to bring the airfield up to safety standards.
They have previously granted two extensions to the deadline, but today marks the first time the threat of a ban has been completely lifted.
Over the past few months there have been extensive negotiations between the police and the Lee Flying Association, which represents the site's users.
Under the conditions of the new agreement a new air-to-ground radio system will be introduced on a separate frequency to the one the police uses.
This system will be purchased and operated by the Portsmouth Naval Gliding Club and general aviation users at no cost to Hampshire Constabulary.
Chief Constable Paul Kernaghan said: 'I am pleased that we have been able to arrive at a solution that satisfies our safety concerns while allowing general aviation to continue to use the airfield.
'Importantly, this will be done in a way that ensures that taxpayers are not required to bear the cost of accommodating general aviation at Daedalus.
'The new regime will also have no impact on our ability to operate emergency service aircraft from the airfield, allowing this important unit to continue contributing to keeping the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight safe.'
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