RAF Red Arrows
Tracker

Formation routes, display locations, flypasts and transit timings — compiled from NOTAM data, airshow schedules and official Red Arrows updates. Indicative only — not real-time tracking.

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This is an unofficial, personal fan site — not a live tracker. It brings together official Red Arrows display schedules (as published at the start of each season), information derived from UK NOTAMs ahead of events, and relevant social media updates and event listings. This provides advance awareness of when the team may be operating nearby, but routes and timings can change at any time and nothing shown here is guaranteed.

Transit routes are not displays or flypasts. They indicate possible routing between locations and may not be visible, may be at altitude, or may differ entirely from published information. Use this information as a loose planning aid only — not a basis for travel or commitment.

Why this site exists. The aim is to bring fragmented public aviation information together in one place to help enthusiasts and the public better understand when the Red Arrows may be operating nearby and increase the chance of catching a glimpse even outside of displays.

Transit routes are not displays — and are not flypasts. A transit is the team routing from A to B between events. The aircraft may be at high altitude, on a different track than published, or completely invisible from the ground. There is no low-level pass, no smoke, no formation break. Sightings are never guaranteed.

Everything here can change — at any time. Routes and timings are based on official schedules, UK NOTAM-derived context, and public updates, but may be altered at short notice due to operational or weather considerations — sometimes while the aircraft are already airborne — and may not be reflected here.

Use this as a rough indicator, not a guarantee. Plan loosely around what you see here — do not make firm travel commitments based on this site alone. Information is provided in good faith but nothing is confirmed.

This is not a live tracker. For live aircraft positions once airborne, use FlightRadar24 or ADS-B Exchange.

For confirmed public events, always check the official Red Arrows website. Confirmed displays and flypasts are the only reliable way to see the team perform.

Please do not contact the Red Arrows team based on anything you see here. If a transit did not go as expected, a route changed, or you did not see them, that is normal for operational flying. The RAF team have no involvement with this fan site and should not be contacted about it. Information is provided as-is, without warranty or guarantee of accuracy or currency.

✈ Today's Red Arrows Displays Sunday 31st May 2026
✈ Display Midlands Air Festival
Ragley Hall Estate, Alcester, Warwickshire
📅 Displays Coming Up in the Next 7 Days

Displays coming up in the next week:

  • Isle of Man TT Races — Thursday 4th June.
  • Gassed On Track, Silverstone — Saturday 6th June.
View the full 2026 schedule →
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Display & Route Tracker

Live NOTAM-based display locations, formation routes, waypoints and timings — with interactive maps for every confirmed event.

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A gallery of Red Arrows photography — formation shots, displays, ground crew and behind-the-scenes images from across the seasons.

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News

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About the RAF Red Arrows

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team — the Red Arrows — has been performing since 1965, making it one of the world's most experienced display teams. Flying nine BAE Systems Hawk T1 jets, the team represents British excellence in aviation, precision and teamwork.

Each display season runs from late spring through early autumn, with appearances across the UK and overseas. This tracker uses UK NOTAM data (Notices to Airmen) — official airspace notifications published for other pilots — alongside airshow schedules and official Red Arrows social media updates to show where the team is flying, when displays are scheduled, and the routes they take.

Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF or Ministry of Defence. All times BST. Data is processed automatically and may not reflect last-minute changes. Not for use in flight planning.