Lincolnshire

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Scampton Today?

Scampton is synonymous with the Red Arrows: RAF Scampton was the team’s home for decades before operations moved to RAF Waddington. The village still sits beneath routes the team has flown for generations.

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

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Seeing the Red Arrows around Scampton

For much of the Red Arrows’ existence the distinctive red Hawks were based here, and the area remains closely associated with the team even after the move to Waddington.

Common viewing spots

The A15 corridor and public footpaths around the former airfield give open views of the big Lincolnshire skies. Respect all site boundaries — the former base is not a public airfield.

📍 Former home base; RAF Waddington (current) is about 10 miles south.

Recent activity near Scampton

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 15 nautical miles of Scampton. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Scampton — 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 (~15 NM of Scampton) 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.