Are the Red Arrows Flying in Cardiff Today?
Cardiff and the Severn estuary sit on transit routes toward the Swansea Wales Airshow and western Welsh venues. Major city and sporting events have occasionally attracted Red Arrows flypasts.
Red Arrows near Cardiff — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Cardiff. The most recent nearby activity was on Thursday 5 June 2025 (Formation transit — ).
Seeing the Red Arrows around Cardiff
The Wales Airshow at Swansea to the west is the closest regular display fixture. Transits toward Swansea and Pembrokeshire route across South Wales. The Principality Stadium has hosted flypasts for major events.
Common viewing spots
Cardiff Bay Barrage and Penarth Head give wide views over the Bristol Channel. The Garth Mountain above Taff’s Well offers panoramic horizons to the north.
📍 Transit corridor; Swansea Wales Airshow about 40 miles west.
Recent activity near Cardiff
- 5 Jun 2025 — Formation transit — (16:20–16:45 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area
fell within approximately 18 nautical miles of Cardiff.
This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Cardiff — transit routes
may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.