Everything you need to know about Southport Airshow this weekend

People are being urged to plan their day with large crowds expected

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 9th Sep 2023

Thousands of people are set to flock to Southport this weekend for the town's annual air show.

Each year the event draws huge crowds with the hot weather expected to boost visitor numbers.

The airshow takes place over two days with families able to see the famous Red Arrows take to the skies.

The Red Arrows are expected to take flight at around midday on Saturday

Expected Event timings

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

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight including the Lancaster Bomber will appear at 2pm on Sunday

People are being urged to plan their journeys with roads and the surrounding is expected to be busy.

Organisers are urging those travelling to see the Red Arrows to leave plenty of time for their journey to avoid missing them and to use public transport where possible.

Parking is available on the beach (North Beach only), Marine Drive and off the promenade in Princes Park, the Esplanade car park, and Victoria Park, only 5 5-minute’ walk from the seafront.

The Southport Air Show opens at 10:00 and closes approximately 17:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

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