North East England

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Middlesbrough Today?

Middlesbrough and Teesside sit on transit routes between Lincolnshire and the North East coast. The broad Tees estuary and the Cleveland Hills provide occasional sighting opportunities on transit days.

Red Arrows near Middlesbrough — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Middlesbrough. The most recent nearby activity was on Friday 3 October 2025 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Middlesbrough

Most Red Arrows activity over Teesside is transit traffic, with formations sometimes visible at altitude heading north toward Tyneside or Scotland.

Common viewing spots

Roseberry Topping and the Cleveland Hills escarpment offer elevated views across Teesside and toward the coast. The Transporter Bridge and the riverside near Stockton give open sightlines along the Tees.

📍 Around 100 miles north of RAF Waddington.

Recent activity near Middlesbrough

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