East of England

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Colchester Today?

Colchester in north Essex sits on transit routes toward the Clacton Airshow and the East Anglian coast. Its garrison-town heritage gives it a natural connection to military aviation.

Red Arrows near Colchester — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Colchester. The most recent nearby activity was on Friday 28 August 2026 (Transit & display — Clacton Airshow).
Last nearby: Friday 28 August 2026 — Transit & display — Clacton Airshow · 1.5 mi from centre

Seeing the Red Arrows around Colchester

Transits toward Clacton and the Essex coast frequently route through the Colchester area. The town’s proximity to Clacton makes it a natural base for airshow visitors.

Common viewing spots

The high ground at the Roman walls and Castle Park gives open views. The Colne estuary and Mersea Island to the south-east provide wide coastal horizons.

📍 Clacton is about 20 miles south-east.

Recent activity near Colchester

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