Road signs, Low-flying aircraft

What does a triangle showing an aeroplane mean?

There may be low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise.

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Low-flying aircraft

A red-bordered triangle showing an aeroplane.

What you must do

Be ready for the distraction of low aircraft and sudden noise, and keep your attention on the road.

Where you will see it

Near airfields and military airbases.

Test yourself

The theory test asks you to recognise signs like this one. Try the road and traffic signs short test (with an easy and a hard set), or read the signs revision notes. Source: Know Your Traffic Signs.

Other common road signs

Meaning based on Know Your Traffic Signs and The Highway Code. The sign image is an official Department for Transport sign (Crown copyright) from Wikimedia Commons, reused under the Open Government Licence or the public domain. Always check the current Highway Code on gov.uk. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the DVSA.