2024 NI International Airshow returns this weekend to Portrush
The two-day event is this Saturday & Sunday ✈️
Last updated 4th Sep 2024
Northern Ireland’s International Airshow is set to take place on the North Coast this weekend on September 7th and 8th.
To mark the return of this free and hugely popular event, the event will move to a new location along the coast starting from Ballyreagh Golf Course to West Bay in Portrush.
The ground layout is more extensive, with multiple viewing points along the three mile stretch of the Borough's coastline.
This year's programme will include big impact aircraft, civilian aircraft, RAF and Naval assets, static displays from the armed forces and Ulster Aviation Society.
The colourful air display will take place from 1.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
NI International Airshow 2024 Flight Schedule 👇
Saturday 7 September 2024:
• 1.30pm to 1.38pm - RAF Typhoon
• 1.45pm to 1.55pm - OV-10 Bronco
• 2.00pm to 2.08pm - RAF Tutor T1
• 2.15pm to 2.23pm - Irish Air Corps
• 2.30pm to 2.40pm - BBMF Lancaster
• 2.43pm to 2.53pm - DH Vampire - NAFHS
• 3.12pm to 3.42pm - Rocket Launch
• 4.00pm to 4.08pm - Calidus Autogyro
• 4.11pm to 4.21pm - SIAI Marchetti SF260
• 4.24pm to 4.34pm - Hawker Hurricane
• 4.39pm to 4.51pm - Pitts Special - Rich Goodwin
• 4.54pm to 5.12pm - Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers
• 5.15pm to 5.30pm - The Starlings Display Team
Sunday 8 September 2024:
• 1.05pm to 1.20pm - Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers
• 1.24pm to 1.36pm - Pitts Special - Rich Goodwin
• 1.40pm to 1.55pm - The Starlings Display Team
• 2.00pm to 2.10pm - BBMF Lancaster
• 2.15pm to 2.25pm - DH Vampire - NAFHS
• 2.30pm to 2.40pm - SIAI Marchetti SF260
• 2.45pm to 2.55pm - Calidus Autogyro
• 3.00pm to 3.10pm - Hawker Hurricane
• 3.15pm to 3.45pm - Irish Coast Guard S-92/RNLI Lifeboat
• 3.50pm to 3.58pm - RAF Typhoon
• 4.03pm to 4.11pm - RAF Tutor T1
• 4.15pm to 4.25pm - OV-10 Bronco
The excitement isn't just in the sky, there's plenty to see and do on the ground too. Highlights include the food and trade village, live music, activities and the return of the ever-popular STEM Village.
Take a closer look at some of the full ground programme 👇
Where to park for the 2024 NI International Airshow?
Parking is available in public car parks at Dunluce, East Strand and Landsdowne.
There will also be a Park & Ride facility, which operates from Rugby Avenue, Coleraine.
Disabled parking is available at Juniper Hill. This must be pre-booked.
Contact Ballymoney Visitor Information Centre on 028 2766 0230 to reserve your space.
Take a look back at previous Air Show highlights 👇
Matthew, Hannah and Adam Magee from Lisbellaw pictured at Air Waves 2019
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