Are the Red Arrows Flying in Newcastle upon Tyne Today?

Newcastle is on the Red Arrows calendar as part of the Great North Run weekend, with the team flying over the city and the Tyne bridges. Transits toward Scotland also route through the area.

Red Arrows near Newcastle upon Tyne — today
Not today. The next scheduled activity within range of Newcastle upon Tyne is Sunday 13 September 2026 — Formation transit — (10:18–11:22 BST).
Last nearby: Friday 3 October 2025 — Formation transit — · 4.8 mi from centre

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Seeing the Red Arrows around Newcastle upon Tyne

The Great North Run flypast over the finish line at South Shields brings the Red Arrows to Tyneside most years, and the team sometimes transits the area en route to Scottish or northern events.

Common viewing spots

The Tyne bridges, the Quayside and the Baltic area give the classic Great North Run flypast views. For transits, the higher ground at the Angel of the North and the Town Moor give wider horizons.

📍 Transits route from RAF Waddington, roughly 130 miles south.

Recent activity near Newcastle upon Tyne

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 22 nautical miles of Newcastle upon Tyne. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Newcastle upon Tyne — transit routes may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.

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