West Midlands

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Stoke-on-Trent Today?

Stoke-on-Trent sits on transit routes between the Lincolnshire base and North West or Welsh destinations. The Staffordshire Moorlands to the east sometimes see transits crossing the southern Pennine fringe.

Red Arrows near Stoke-on-Trent — today
Not today. The next scheduled activity within range of Stoke-on-Trent is Sunday 14 June 2026 — Transit & display — RAF Cosford Airshow (14:48–15:35 BST).

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Seeing the Red Arrows around Stoke-on-Trent

Most Red Arrows sightings near Stoke-on-Trent are transit traffic heading toward Manchester, Blackpool, or Wales. RAF Cosford to the south is the nearest display venue.

Common viewing spots

The Roaches and the Staffordshire Moorlands to the east give wide elevated views. Mow Cop and the Cheshire Plain edge offer panoramas to the west.

📍 Transit corridor; RAF Waddington roughly 60 miles east.

Recent activity near Stoke-on-Trent

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 18 nautical miles of Stoke-on-Trent. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Stoke-on-Trent — 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 (~18 NM of Stoke-on-Trent) 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.