The world-famous RAF Red Arrows will be making several appearances in the skies above the Isle of Wight this week as they transit between Bournemouth and Eastbourne, giving residents and visitors multiple chances to see the iconic red jets.
On Thursday (14th August), Friday (15th August), Saturday (16th August) and Sunday (17th August), the Red Arrows are expected to pass over the Isle of Wight en route to Eastbourne Airshow 2025, with the return leg also likely to take them across parts of the Island.
The anticipated flight path will see the aircraft travel in formation from the West to the East of the Isle of Wight, likely over Yarmouth, Newport, Ryde and Seaview, before heading out towards Eastbourne. On the way back, they are expected to pass over East Cowes and Cowes before returning to Bournemouth.
Based on current schedules, the Red Arrows will pass over the Isle of Wight approximately 1 minute after their ‘South of Bournemouth’ timing and arrive over Nettlestone Point around 4 minutes later. This means the jets will be visible above the Island for only a few minutes each time.
The scheduled timings for their presence over the Isle of Wight are:
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Thursday (14th August): Around 15:13-15:18
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Friday (15th August): Around 16:13-16:18
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Saturday (16th August): Around 16:13-16:18
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Sunday (17th August): Around 16:13-16:18
As with all air displays and transits, timings and routes remain subject to change at short notice due to weather, operational requirements or other factors.
It is unclear how low – or high – the aircraft will be flying, but you’ll certainly hear the roar of the engines.
Island Echo shot this video from our offices in Ryde the last time the Reds flew over, on their way to Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The Red Arrows are the last decent thing
this country has.
Can’t wait to see them fly over.