Are the Red Arrows Flying in Fairford Today?
RAF Fairford in the Cotswolds hosts the Royal International Air Tattoo — the world’s largest military airshow and one of the Red Arrows’ most prestigious annual fixtures.
Red Arrows near Fairford — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Fairford. The most recent nearby activity was on Saturday 30 May 2026 (Formation transit — ).
Seeing the Red Arrows around Fairford
RIAT is a highlight of the display season, drawing military aircraft from around the world alongside the Red Arrows. The three-day show is a landmark aviation event.
Common viewing spots
Best viewed from within the RIAT site (ticketed). The flat Cotswold water meadows give wide horizons for watching arrivals from surrounding lanes.
📍 RAF Fairford is a USAF-maintained airfield; the Reds transit in from RAF Waddington.
Recent activity near Fairford
- 30 May 2026 — Formation transit — (14:41–15:03 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 29 May 2026 — Formation transit — (13:48–14:30 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 2 Oct 2025 — Formation transit — (12:46–13:45 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 2 Oct 2025 — Formation transit — (09:30–09:54 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 22 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (15:25–16:02 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area
fell within approximately 10 nautical miles of Fairford.
This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Fairford — transit routes
may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.