North West England

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Liverpool Today?

Liverpool sits on the Mersey and the Irish Sea coast, close to the transit track for Red Arrows formations heading toward Isle of Man or Irish Sea events. Major city events have occasionally attracted flypasts.

Red Arrows near Liverpool — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Liverpool. The most recent nearby activity was on Sunday 30 August 2026 (Transit & display — Southport Airshow).
Last nearby: Sunday 30 August 2026 — Transit & display — Southport Airshow · 3.9 mi from centre

Seeing the Red Arrows around Liverpool

The team has performed over the Mersey for special city events, and transits toward the Isle of Man TT and other Irish Sea destinations route nearby.

Common viewing spots

The Pier Head and Albert Dock waterfront give wide western views. The Wirral side of the Mersey and the elevated areas at Bidston Hill and Caldy Hill provide panoramic sightlines across Liverpool Bay.

📍 Transit from RAF Waddington, roughly 90 miles east.

Recent activity near Liverpool

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 20 nautical miles of Liverpool. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Liverpool — 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 (~20 NM of Liverpool) 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.