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
Not today. The next scheduled activity within range of Southport is Saturday 29 August 2026 — Southport Airshow.
Later in the season
- 29 Aug 2026 — Southport Airshow
- 30 Aug 2026 — Southport Airshow
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
- 10 Aug 2025 — Transit & display — Blackpool Display (16:38–17:28 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 10 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (19:30–19:53 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 9 Aug 2025 — Transit & display — Blackpool Display (13:38–14:28 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 9 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (17:44–18:40 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
- 8 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (15:25–16:05 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
⚠ 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.