Yorkshire & the Humber

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Whitby Today?

Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast sits on the transit track to northern and Scottish destinations, and its harbour and abbey headland have occasionally seen Red Arrows flypasts linked to local events.

Red Arrows near Whitby — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Whitby. The most recent nearby activity was on Friday 3 October 2025 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Whitby

The team’s transits up the east coast sometimes bring them within sight of the Whitby coastline, and community events have attracted occasional flypasts.

Common viewing spots

The West Cliff, the 199 steps to the Abbey, and the harbour piers all give commanding views out to sea and along the coast.

📍 Around 80 miles north-east of RAF Waddington.

Recent activity near Whitby

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