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International Ayr Show Festival Of Flight 2025

Any time is an excellent time to vist Ayr and the weekend of Friday September 5th & Saturday September 6th 2025 is one of the best times as it is the weekend for International Ayr Show - Festival Of Flight (Ayr Airshow) on these two days.

The line-up for the 2025 International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight - (Ayr Airshow) will include all Royal Air Force (RAF) display teams assets on both Friday 5 September and Saturday 6 September 2025!

South Ayrshire Council's Portfolio Holder for Sport and Leisure, Councillor Brian Connolly, said:

" It's excellent news that we've been able to secure all RAF assets for the 2025 airshow. The flight schedule is shaping up to be really special, and seeing the Red Arrows flying their Hawk T1 aircraft in formation will undoubtedly be a highlight for both locals and visitors."

Teams Appearing At The 2025 Ayr Airshow

Royal Air Force (RAF) Red Arrows display team.
The perennial favourites of air shows the world over, The Red Arrows nine aircraft display on both days of the 2025 Ayr Airshow. The world’s most spectacular and exciting flying team have entertained millions of spectators over the years and will wow the crowds once again with a spectacular display over both days. Red Arrows display team website.

RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF).
Airshow favourites Avro Lancaster, Spitfire & Hawker Hurricane visiting the skies of Ayr Airshow again this year. British WW2 favourites. Visit BBMF website.

RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR Mk4 (Fighter Ground attack Reconnaissance)
State of the art military aircraft technology at Ayr Air show with the RAF Typhoon displaying its cutting edge capabilities, the worlds most agile aircraft. Witness an elite RAF front line squadron in action.
Piloted by Sqn Ldr Nathan Shawyer, this year's Typhoon Display aircraft appears in its front line operational livery. RAF Typhoon Display Team website.

RAF Grob Tutor.
The Grob 115E Tutor T Mk1 is used by the UK Armed Services for Elementary Flying Training and pilot grading. It is well-suited for training and grading missions.
The Grob 115E, known as the Tutor T Mk1 by the RAF, is used by the Army, Navy, and Air Force for elementary flying training and to assess future pilots. It is also used by 15 University Air Squadrons and 13 Air Experience Flights across the UK to teach university students and offer flying experiences to Air Cadets. RAF Grob T1 website.

Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter
A Royal Navy Merlin from 814 Naval Air Squadron will take to the skies above Ayr shorefront on Saturday 6 September 2025 for a thrilling aerial display that is a joy to all.
814 Squadron are based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose and are nicknamed the “Flying Tigers” due to a fierce tiger motif that they have on the nose of their aircraft.
Locals may be familiar with the Merlin Mk 2 helicopter, with its five blade rotors and distinctive sound, as it also operates from RNAS Gannet at Prestwick Airport and can often be seen in the South Ayrshire skies.

Aerobatics display from French Air and Space Force.
The French aerobatic team known as Équipe de Voltige de l’Armée de l’Air (EVAA) will perform complex manoeuvres in their Extra EA-330SC high performance aircraft in the skies above Ayr shorefront.

RAF Falcons Parachute display team
The Falcons are the UK’s premier military parachute display team, based at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, they display at venues all over Britain and Europe throughout the year. They have performed many times for the Royal Family and heads of state and set records and introduced many exciting innovations into formation skydiving.
The Royal Air Force is responsible for training and supporting all UK Airborne Forces. As well as providing a distinctive demonstration of freefall and canopy skills during the display season, each Falcons Team member undertakes continual advanced training as Parachute Jumping Instructors in preparation for future employment in support of the Parachute Regiment, the Royal Marines and other specialist units.
The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team is the only centrally funded, professional, military parachute display team in the UK. Their exciting free fall display, which includes advanced manoeuvres, falling at speeds up to 120mph, and their famous 'hybrid' display which includes the Heart and Crisscross Carousel, which manages to captivate all spectators. RAF Falcons Display Team website.

Augusta 109BA Hirundo helicopter static display
An exiting opportunity to see the impressive Belgian Air Force Augusta 109BA Hirundo helicopter up-close on Ayr’s Low Green, and even meet the crew!

What a fantastic line up for this years (2025) show, Ayr Airshow, see you there.

Please Note

The display times (will be published here when released) are approximate and can be subject to change.

There are also static displays and stands at Ayr's Low Green Airshow Village, with something to entertain and surprise everyone.

Organisers always advise visitors to get to Ayr and over to Low Green early as demand for public car parks is likely to be exceptionally high.

The air show can be affected by inclement weather and displays can be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice, if in any doubt about the display or car parking in Ayr contact the Visit Scotland Tourist Information Centre (iCentre) Ayr telephone +44 1292 290300 open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 5pm Sundays

Ayr Airshow 2025! See you there.