Are the Red Arrows Flying in Sheffield Today?
Sheffield lies on the natural transit line between RAF Waddington and North West or Pennine destinations. The city’s position at the eastern edge of the Peak District puts it beneath routes toward Manchester, Blackpool and northern airshows.
Red Arrows near Sheffield — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Sheffield. The most recent nearby activity was on Friday 5 June 2026 (Formation transit — ).
Seeing the Red Arrows around Sheffield
Most Red Arrows sightings over Sheffield are transits rather than displays, with the team occasionally visible at altitude crossing the southern Pennines.
Common viewing spots
The high ground of the eastern Peak District fringe and vantage points around the city’s western suburbs give the widest views. Nearby display venues include events in Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
📍 RAF Waddington is around 45 miles east.
Recent activity near Sheffield
- 5 Jun 2026 — Formation transit — (11:30–12:00 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 5 Jun 2026 — Formation transit — (14:00–14:30 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 17 Mar 2026 — Formation transit — (09:35–09:54 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 20 Jul 2025 — Formation transit — (14:31–15:42 BST)
- 21 Jun 2025 — Formation transit — (10:30–11:21 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area
fell within approximately 20 nautical miles of Sheffield.
This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Sheffield — transit routes
may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.