London & the South East

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Brighton Today?

Brighton on the Sussex coast sits on transit routes toward Eastbourne and between the south-coast airshows. The city occasionally hosts seafront events that attract flypasts.

Red Arrows near Brighton — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Brighton. The most recent nearby activity was on Wednesday 10 September 2025 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Brighton

Transits along the South Coast toward Eastbourne’s Airbourne commonly track within sight of Brighton. The city’s seafront has also attracted occasional flypasts for major local events.

Common viewing spots

The Palace Pier, the seafront between the two piers and the cliffs at Rottingdean all give wide sea views. The South Downs above the city — Devil’s Dyke, Ditchling Beacon — offer panoramic coastal horizons.

📍 Eastbourne Airbourne is about 25 miles east along the coast.

Recent activity near Brighton

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 16 nautical miles of Brighton. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Brighton — 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 (~16 NM of Brighton) 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.