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 Saturday 13 June 2026 (Formation transit — ).
Last nearby: Saturday 13 June 2026 — Formation transit — · 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
- 13 Jun 2026 — Formation transit — (12:27–13:33 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 22 Aug 2025 — Transit & display — Clacton Display (12:47–13:43 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 21 Aug 2025 — Transit & display — Clacton Display (16:47–17:43 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 14 Jun 2025 — Formation transit — (12:26–13:23 BST)
⚠ 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.