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
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Scampton. The most recent nearby activity was on Tuesday 17 March 2026 (Formation transit — ).
Last nearby: Tuesday 17 March 2026 — Formation transit — · 4.9 mi from centre
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
- 17 Mar 2026 — Formation transit — (09:35–09:54 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 16 Mar 2026 — Formation transit — (12:30–13:05 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 7 Sep 2025 — Transit & display — Great North Run Display (13:34–14:32 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 10 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (19:30–19:53 BST)- - View planned route & map →
- 25 Jul 2025 — Transit & display — Coningsby Display (11:52–12:43 BST)
⚠ 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.