Southport Air Show 2023: Confirmed aircraft, full flying times, tickets and when you can see Red Arrows

Southport Air Show returns to the Sefton coast this weekend, with displays from The Red Arrows, the RAF Chinook Display Team and flights from Spitfire and a Lancaster Bomber.

Published 25th Aug 2023, 13:32 BST

Updated 8th Sep 2023, 14:09 BST

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The Southport Air Show returns this weekend with a jam-packed line up of flying displays to impress aviation fans, and plenty of family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

The world-famous Red Arrows will once again perform incredible stunts over the Sefton coast, including a new eight-jet formation - a step up from the 2022 display season, which had a seven-plane formation.

The impressive air show line-up is set to draw in the crowds, with the RAF Typhoon and inspirational Battle of Britain Memorial Flight also making a much-welcomed return to Southport’s golden coastline.

The Red Arrows in action at Southport Air Show. Image: Andrew Jackson

The Red Arrows in action at Southport Air Show. Image: Andrew Jackson

Fans turned out in their thousands last year as an RAF Typhoon, a Supermarine Spitfire and South Korea’s Black Eagles flew over the town - which is also known for its flower show.

When is Southport Air Show?

This year’s air show runs between 10:00-18:00 on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10. It will be held on Southport’s seafront.

Confirmed flying displays and flypast timings for Southport Air Show 2023

Saturday 9th September:

10:30 - Model Aircraft
12:00 - The Red Arrows
12:32 - Polish Heritage Flight - Hurricane
12:43 - The Typhoon
12:54 - T-67 Firefly
13:55 - Great War Display Team
14:16 - Tigers Army Parachute Team
14:48 - Tutor Display Team
15:00 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
15:50 - Vampire and Strikemaster formation
15:54 - BAC Strikemaster Pair
16:04 - DH Vampire FB.52
16:15 - Team Raven
16:32 - OV-10 Bronco
16:36 - Chinook Display Team

Sunday 10th September

10:30 - Model Aircraft
13:00 - Tigers Army Parachute Team
13:17 - Great War Display Team
13:38 - T-67 Firefly
13:49 - OV-10 Bronco
14:00 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
14:21 - Team Raven
14:38 - Tutor Display Team
14:51 - Chinook Display Team
15:08 - Polish Heritage Flight - Hurricane
15:19 - Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight - Spitfire XIX & P-51 Mustang
15:40 - Vampire and Strikemaster formation
15:44 - BAC Strikemaster Pair
15:56 - DH Vampire FB.52
16:07 - The Typhoon

All timings are subject to change.

Other attractions

Bungee trampolines.
Model aircrafts.
Bumper cars.
The Military Village.
Paintball.
Mini tanks.

Image: Andrew Jackson

Image: Andrew Jackson

How to get tickets for Southport Air Show 2023

Tickets are £10.95 per day and free for under 16s. They can be purchased here. Car parking is £8.00 per day and is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Purchasing a ticket does not reserve or guarantee a parking space and traffic management will direct you to the nearest car park.

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