London & the South East

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Canterbury Today?

Canterbury sits in the Kent interior on transit routes toward the Channel and France. Formations routing to Continental events — Sanicole, Ostrava — sometimes cross Kent airspace.

Red Arrows near Canterbury — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Canterbury. The most recent nearby activity was on Sunday 13 July 2025 (Formation transit — ).
Last nearby: Sunday 13 July 2025 — Formation transit — · 1.7 mi from centre

Seeing the Red Arrows around Canterbury

The team crosses Kent airspace heading to and from Continental engagements. Headcorn Aerodrome, which hosts Battle of Britain airshows, is about 15 miles south.

Common viewing spots

The high ground of the North Downs and the Kent Downs AONB give wide views across the county. Canterbury Cathedral’s precincts offer open sky within the city.

📍 Transit corridor toward the Channel; Headcorn is roughly 15 miles south.

Recent activity near Canterbury

  • 13 Jul 2025 — Formation transit — (15:00–15:58 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 16 nautical miles of Canterbury. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Canterbury — 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 Canterbury) 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.