South Coast

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Bournemouth Today?

Bournemouth and Poole on the Dorset coast have hosted the Bournemouth Air Festival, one of the largest free seaside airshows in the country and a regular Red Arrows fixture.

Red Arrows near Bournemouth — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Bournemouth. The most recent nearby activity was on Saturday 23 August 2025 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Bournemouth

The Bournemouth Air Festival — when running — puts the Red Arrows over the bay between Bournemouth Pier and Boscombe Pier in front of enormous beach crowds.

Common viewing spots

The beach and cliffs between the two piers give the main view. The elevated ground at Hengistbury Head and the Purbeck hills behind Poole Harbour offer wider panoramas.

📍 Coastal display flown over the bay.

Recent activity near Bournemouth

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 14 nautical miles of Bournemouth. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Bournemouth — transit routes may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.

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Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF or MoD. Events are matched by geographic proximity (~14 NM of Bournemouth) 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.