Northern Ireland

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Newtownards Today?

Newtownards on the Ards Peninsula hosts the Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day — the region’s principal Red Arrows fixture.

Red Arrows near Newtownards — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Newtownards. The most recent nearby activity was on Friday 5 September 2025 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Newtownards

Armed Forces Day at Newtownards brings the Red Arrows to the shores of Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula in a rare Northern Ireland appearance.

Common viewing spots

Newtownards town centre and the Strangford Lough shoreline give the primary views. Scrabo Tower on the hill above the town provides a commanding elevated viewpoint.

📍 The team flies in from the mainland across the Irish Sea.

Recent activity near Newtownards

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 12 nautical miles of Newtownards. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Newtownards — 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 (~12 NM of Newtownards) 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.