South Coast

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Portsmouth Today?

Portsmouth and Southsea sit on the Solent with strong Royal Navy connections. The waterfront and dockyard have hosted Red Arrows flypasts for naval events and Armed Forces Day.

Red Arrows near Portsmouth — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Portsmouth. The most recent nearby activity was on Wednesday 10 September 2025 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Portsmouth

The Navy’s home port has seen Red Arrows appearances for Fleet Reviews, Armed Forces Day and major commemorations. Transits toward the Isle of Wight also pass directly over the city.

Common viewing spots

Southsea seafront, the Round Tower at Old Portsmouth and Portsdown Hill above the city all give excellent views over the Solent and harbour.

📍 Solent coast; transits route from the north.

Recent activity near Portsmouth

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 16 nautical miles of Portsmouth. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Portsmouth — 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 (~16 NM of Portsmouth) 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.