Yorkshire & the Humber

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Leeds Today?

Leeds sits on transit routes running north from the Lincolnshire base toward Scotland and the North East. The city’s position in the Aire valley means transits across the Pennine foothills can occasionally be spotted from the urban area.

Red Arrows near Leeds — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Leeds. The most recent nearby activity was on Tuesday 17 March 2026 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Leeds

Red Arrows activity over Leeds is principally transit rather than display — the team passing overhead at altitude between the home base and northern or western engagements.

Common viewing spots

High ground on the city’s northern and eastern edges, such as Roundhay Park and the ridgeline above the Aire valley, gives the widest skies. The nearest set-piece displays are typically at coastal venues in Yorkshire or the North West.

📍 No RAF display base nearby; transits route from RAF Waddington, roughly 55 miles south-east.

Recent activity near Leeds

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 22 nautical miles of Leeds. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Leeds — 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 (~22 NM of Leeds) 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.