West Midlands

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Wolverhampton Today?

Wolverhampton is the nearest major city to the RAF Cosford Air Show, one of the most reliable Red Arrows fixtures in the calendar.

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

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Seeing the Red Arrows around Wolverhampton

The RAF Cosford Air Show just to the west draws the team most years. Transits toward Welsh events and RAF Valley also route nearby.

Common viewing spots

The RAF Cosford Air Show itself (ticketed) is the best option. The Shropshire hills to the west — Wenlock Edge, the Wrekin — offer wide panoramic views if you prefer an outdoor vantage.

📍 RAF Cosford is about 12 miles west of the city centre.

Recent activity near Wolverhampton

  • 15 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (12:32–13:34 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
  • 8 Jun 2025 — Transit & display — Cosford Display (14:59–15:45 BST)
  • 31 May 2025 — Formation transit — (11:46–12:28 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 18 nautical miles of Wolverhampton. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Wolverhampton — 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 Wolverhampton) 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.