Are the Red Arrows Flying in Preston Today?
Preston sits in central Lancashire close to BAE Systems Warton, where the Hawk jet that the Red Arrows fly was built. Transits toward the Fylde coast airshows pass near the city.
Red Arrows near Preston — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Preston. The most recent nearby activity was on Sunday 10 August 2025 (Transit & display — Blackpool Display).
Last nearby: Sunday 10 August 2025 — Transit & display — Blackpool Display · 2.9 mi from centre
Seeing the Red Arrows around Preston
The team’s connection to Lancashire runs deep through the Hawk — built at Warton, just west of the city. Transits toward Blackpool and Southport frequently track across the area.
Common viewing spots
Elevated ground at Beacon Fell and Jeffrey Hill to the north gives wide views over the Fylde plain toward the coast. BAE Warton’s general area sometimes sees transit traffic at low level on airshow approach.
📍 Transit from RAF Waddington via the Pennines, roughly 80 miles east.
Recent activity near Preston
- 10 Aug 2025 — Transit & display — Blackpool Display (16:38–17:28 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 9 Aug 2025 — Transit & display — Blackpool Display (13:38–14:28 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 7 Jun 2025 — Formation transit — (15:45–16:45 BST)
- 6 Jun 2025 — Formation transit — (11:30–12:32 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area
fell within approximately 18 nautical miles of Preston.
This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Preston — transit routes
may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.