North West England

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Southport Today?

The Southport Airshow on the Sefton coast is one of the largest seaside airshows in the North West, with the Red Arrows a long-standing headline act over the vast beach.

Red Arrows near Southport — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Southport. The most recent nearby activity was on Sunday 30 August 2026 (Transit & display — Southport Airshow).
Last nearby: Sunday 30 August 2026 — Transit & display — Southport Airshow · 0.3 mi from centre

Seeing the Red Arrows around Southport

Southport’s airshow uses the enormous flat beach as a natural arena, with the Red Arrows displaying out over the Irish Sea.

Common viewing spots

The beach and promenade are the main viewing area. The pier and seafront gardens give additional sightlines along the display line.

📍 Display flown over the beach and Irish Sea.

Recent activity near Southport

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 12 nautical miles of Southport. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Southport — 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 (~12 NM of Southport) 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.