South Coast

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Winchester Today?

Winchester sits centrally in Hampshire on transit routes between the Midlands and the south coast. Formations heading to Bournemouth, the Isle of Wight or Goodwood frequently pass through the area.

Red Arrows near Winchester — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Winchester. The most recent nearby activity was on Thursday 14 August 2025 (Formation transit — ).

Seeing the Red Arrows around Winchester

The team crosses Hampshire airspace regularly heading to south coast display venues. Winchester’s own skies occasionally catch formations at altitude.

Common viewing spots

St Catherine’s Hill and the South Downs Way above the city give wide panoramic views over the Hampshire countryside.

📍 Transit corridor; Bournemouth and Goodwood both within range.

Recent activity near Winchester

  • 14 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (12:18–12:51 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
  • 26 Jul 2025 — Formation transit — (14:16–14:46 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
  • 25 Jul 2025 — Transit & display — Odiham Display (17:28–18:24 BST)
  • 11 Jul 2025 — Transit & display — Goodwood Display (12:50–13:45 BST)
  • 14 Jun 2025 — Formation transit — (12:26–13:23 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 16 nautical miles of Winchester. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Winchester — 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 (~16 NM of Winchester) 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.