Lincolnshire

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Skegness Today?

Skegness on the Lincolnshire coast sits close to the Red Arrows’ home base and has occasionally hosted seaside displays and flypasts, while transits to and from the continent sometimes track east over The Wash.

Red Arrows near Skegness — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Skegness. The most recent nearby activity was on Sunday 27 July 2025 (Transit & display — Old Buckingham Display).
Last nearby: Sunday 27 July 2025 — Transit & display — Old Buckingham Display · 0.2 mi from centre

Seeing the Red Arrows around Skegness

Skegness’s proximity to RAF Waddington and the RAF’s Lincolnshire training areas means the team can sometimes be seen operating at a distance over the coast.

Common viewing spots

The long flat beach and the seafront promenade give wide views over The Wash. The Gibraltar Point nature reserve to the south provides an elevated vantage point.

📍 RAF Waddington is roughly 30 miles west.

Recent activity near Skegness

  • 27 Jul 2025 — Transit & display — Old Buckingham Display (14:47–15:46 BST)- - View planned route & map →
  • 13 Jul 2025 — Formation transit — (15:00–15:58 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 14 nautical miles of Skegness. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Skegness — 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 (~14 NM of Skegness) 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.