London & the South East

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Oxford Today?

Oxford sits on transit routes between Lincolnshire and RIAT at Fairford, as well as routes to south-western and southern venues. The Oxfordshire countryside is crossed frequently during the display season.

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

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Seeing the Red Arrows around Oxford

The Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford, 25 miles to the west, is one of the biggest Red Arrows fixtures in the calendar, and transits to it commonly cross Oxfordshire. Routes toward Goodwood and the South Coast also pass nearby.

Common viewing spots

The Oxfordshire Cotswold ridge and the Chiltern escarpment give elevated panoramas. Shotover Country Park and Boars Hill near the city offer wide views over the Thames Valley.

📍 RIAT Fairford is about 25 miles west.

Recent activity near Oxford

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