Yorkshire & the Humber

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Doncaster Today?

Doncaster lies immediately north of the Lincolnshire border on one of the most direct transit tracks out of RAF Waddington. Formations heading north toward Yorkshire, the North East or Scotland routinely cross the area.

Red Arrows near Doncaster — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Doncaster. The most recent nearby activity was on Tuesday 17 March 2026 (Formation transit — ).
Last nearby: Tuesday 17 March 2026 — Formation transit — · 2.4 mi from centre

Seeing the Red Arrows around Doncaster

Doncaster’s position just north of the home base makes it one of the more frequently overflown cities in the country, though the team is generally at transit altitude rather than displaying.

Common viewing spots

The flat terrain around Doncaster gives wide views — the former airfield area near Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (now closed to scheduled flights) and open farmland along the A1 corridor are popular with spotters.

📍 RAF Waddington is only about 30 miles south.

Recent activity near Doncaster

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 18 nautical miles of Doncaster. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Doncaster — 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 (~18 NM of Doncaster) 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.