East Midlands

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Northampton Today?

Northampton sits on the transit line between the Lincolnshire base and London, Fairford and the South. The A508/M1 corridor is a natural routing track for formations heading south.

Red Arrows near Northampton — today
Not today. The next scheduled activity within range of Northampton is Saturday 13 June 2026 — Formation transit — (12:27–13:33 BST).

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Seeing the Red Arrows around Northampton

The team frequently transits south through the Northamptonshire corridor toward London flypasts, Eastbourne, Fairford and South Coast events.

Common viewing spots

The Northamptonshire Uplands and the ridge above the Nene valley give open views. Silverstone circuit — occasionally a flypast venue — is just to the west.

📍 Transit corridor; RAF Waddington roughly 70 miles north.

Recent activity near Northampton

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