North West England

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Carlisle Today?

Carlisle in northern Cumbria sits on the transit route between Lincolnshire and Scottish west-coast events. Formations heading to Ayr or other Scottish displays sometimes cross the Solway.

Red Arrows near Carlisle — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Carlisle. The most recent nearby activity was on Friday 5 September 2025 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Carlisle

The team transits through the Cumbria / Scottish Borders corridor when heading to the Ayr Festival of Flight and other western Scottish events.

Common viewing spots

The open ground around Hadrian’s Wall and the Eden valley gives wide northern and western horizons. The Solway coast can catch formations routing across toward south-west Scotland.

📍 Transit from RAF Waddington, roughly 150 miles south-east.

Recent activity near Carlisle

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 20 nautical miles of Carlisle. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Carlisle — 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 (~20 NM of Carlisle) 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.