The CAA has okayed the consultation on reinstating the necessary airspace, which will get under way on Monday 3 August and run through to Sunday 4 October.
Doncaster Sheffield (DSA) was shut in 2022 after several based carriers pulled out, resulting in owner Peel Group declaring it commercially unviable.
However, authorities in Yorkshire, including mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones and the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority, have made it their mission to reopen DSA, and have already cleared a number of key hurdles, including finding a partner to operate the airport.
The consultation concerns an Airspace Change Proposal – a regulatory requirement which would formally hand over control of the airspace around the site to its operator, FlyDoncaster.
Detailed plans will be published via an online consultation portal inviting views and feedback, which will be supported by several in-person events. Plans will also be available physically at 14 locations in the local area.
FlyDoncaster Director, Christian Foster, said it was important the local community had a "meaningful say" on the plans. “A reopening project of this scale includes a number of important milestones, but being able to go out to public consultation around our airspace is one that is absolutely crucial."
He added the operator was continuing to build an expert team to support the effort. "Reaching another milestone in this process allows us to accelerate the good work that has already been done to engage with airlines and operators, helping to ensure we can reopen the airport in a safe and successful manner."
Earlier this week, FlyDoncaster confirmed a new tower simulator with radar capability had been installed at the airport to allow air traffic controllers to train in both tower and radar operations.
More than 20 people have already been recruited to air traffic control and air traffic services roles, including nine trainees. The airport is recruiting for a further seven positions across its ATC operations.
Meanwhile, Andy Hudson has rejoined the project as Head of Air Traffic Services after previously serving at the site for 17 years. He will lead development of the air traffic services programme at DSA.