Changes to Southport Air Show

We’re looking forward to the return of the thrilling Southport Air Show. This summer will see the return of the Red Arrows to the Sefton coast on both days of the show in July.  This year’s show is on the 13th and 14th of July and will be a weekend packed with excitement!

While there will be lots to enjoy in the air, there’s a full programme of activities on the ground too. With flight simulators and static aircraft and military vehicles to explore, and so much more, it's a fantastic family day out.

Last year didn’t go to plan
We sincerely apologise for some of the problems that occurred during the 2023 Air Show. We acknowledge that there were some logistical issues that impacted the event. We understand the disappointment experienced by some attendees.

We listened to your feedback and we have taken action. The logistics for Southport Air Show have been improved for this year, with changes to traffic management and entry into the event.

The changes for 2024 
We are confident that the following changes will help this year’s event run more smoothly.

Traffic

A new Traffic Management company is in place and they have established improvements to the traffic flow into the car parks. An additional car park will accommodate the parking spaces that have been lost from closing the beach parking. There will also be better signage and increased staff numbers to manage the traffic.

Entrances

There will be increased staff running the entrances and we have introduced queuing systems. The layouts have been changed to ensure a smooth and efficient entry.

Flying Displays
 
Last year, the Scottish Air Show took place on the same weekend and some of the flying displays were shared between the two events. This included the Red Arrows. This year, we have more control over the display timings. The Red Arrows are appearing on both days, and the display timings will be more suitable in order to give visitors time to arrive. To add to the exhilaration, they will be flying even closer to the crowds this year.

Event Programme
We will announce the full programme for Southport Air Show 2024 over the coming weeks. The Red Arrows, Typhoon, Battle of Britain, and Tutor will all be flying on both days. Keep your eyes out for future announcements on our website and social media channels.