Red Arrows mount flypasts across UK - where and when to see them
It's a jam-packed weekend for the iconic Red Arrows as the world-famous RAF aerobatics team are set to dazzle crowds at both the Blackpool Airshow and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Flypast.
Thrilling diplays will kick off in Blackpool at 2pm, before the team head over to Edinburgh to colour the skies and return for yet another appearance in Blackpool at 5pm the following day. Known and loved for their breathtaking displays, the Red Arrows are expecting to draw in large buzzing crowds ready to catch a glimpse of all the action. This weekend's Blackpool Airshow is free to attend and will run from 10am to 5pm, with an array of striking aerial displays from a wide range of military and civil aircraft. Later on Saturday, the team will head to Scotland for a flypast at the ticketed Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Ahead of their first display, the team will depart Blackpool at 1.38pm, fly over Southport at 1.40pm, Llandudno (1.47pm), Rhyl (1.49pm), then over Lancashire - passing southwest of Belmont (1.55pm) and southeast of Copster Green (1.57pm) before returning to Blackpool.
After the show, they'll leave Blackpool at 5.42pm, heading over Cleveleys (5.44pm), Haverthwaite (5.47pm), northwest of Penrith (5.52pm) and northwest of Preston (6.04pm). The Red Arrows are scheduled to reach Edinburgh at 6.15pm.
On Sunday, the team will peform another Blackpool Airshow at 5pm. But before the action kicks off, they'll fly over Southport at 4.40pm, Llandudno at 4.47pm and Rhyl at 4.49pm. They'll loop back over Eccleston (4.54pm), Belmont (4.55pm) and Copster Green (4.57pm) before arriving in Blackpool for the show. Their final departure of the weekend is at 7.30pm, flying over Cleveleys, north of Great Eccleston, Grassington, Tollerton, Swinefleet, and arriving at RAF Waddington by 7.53pm.
Spectators can catch all the action for free at the Blackpool Airshow on both days from 10am to 5pm, featuring a full programme of aerial entertainment - with the Red Arrows taking centre stage. Timings and route may change due to weather or other requirements.
The list of destinations and expected timings are as follows:
Blackpool Airshow Display - Sat August 9, 2025:
Blackpool - 1.38pm
North West of Southport - 1.40pm
Vicinity of Llandudno - 1.47pm
North of Colwyn Bay - 1.48pm
Rhyl - 1.49pm
South West of Eccleston- 1.54pm
South West of Belmont - 1.55pm
South East of Copster Green - 1.57pm
South of Esprick - 2.00pm
West Blackpool Display - 2.01pm
Blackpool - 2.28pm
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Flypast - Sat August 9, 2025:
Blackpool - 5.44pm
Vicinity of Cleveleys - 5.46pm
Haverthwaite - 5.49pm
North West of Penrith - 5.54pm
North West of Preston - 6.06pm
North East of Eyemouth - 6.07pm
South East of Gullane - 6.14pm
North of Longniddry - 6.15pm
North of Musselburgh - 6.16pm
Royal Military Tattoo - 6.17pm*
Murrayfield Stadium - 6.18pm
North West of Moffat - 5.23pm
South West of Annan - 6.27pm
South West of Whitehaven - 6.32pm
Blackpool - 6.40pm
Blackpool Airshow Display - Sun 10 August, 2025:
Blackpool - 4.38pm
North West of Southport - 4.40pm
Vicinity of Llandudno - 4.47pm
North of Colwyn Bay - 4.48pm
Rhyl Town Show Flypast - 4.49pm*
South WestF of Eccleston - 4.54pm
South West of Belmont - 4.55pm
South East of Copster Green - 4.57pm
Blackpool Airshow Display - 5.01pm*
Blackpool - 5.28pm
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