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
Not today. The next scheduled activity within range of Whitby is Sunday 13 September 2026 — Formation transit — (10:18–11:22 BST).

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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.

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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.