West Midlands

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Birmingham Today?

Birmingham is rarely a display venue in its own right, but as the hub of the West Midlands it sits beneath transit routes the Red Arrows use to reach events across the country, and it is within easy reach of two regular fixtures: the RAF Cosford Air Show and the Midlands Air Festival.

Red Arrows near Birmingham — today
There is no scheduled Red Arrows activity within range of Birmingham in our current data. New NOTAMs usually appear a few days before any event.

Seeing the Red Arrows around Birmingham

Most Red Arrows activity over Birmingham is transit — the team passing overhead between the Lincolnshire base and south-western, Welsh or Cosford engagements.

Common viewing spots

For nearby displays, the RAF Cosford Air Show and the Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall are the realistic options. Within the city, high ground such as the Lickey Hills can occasionally catch a transit.

📍 Transits route from RAF Waddington, roughly 75 miles north-east.

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Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF or MoD. Events are matched by geographic proximity (~22 NM of Birmingham) to published NOTAM data and the official schedule. A transit route passing within range does not mean the aircraft were visible overhead. Always check the official Red Arrows channels before making plans. Not for flight planning.