Clacton Airshow 2026

The Clacton Airshow takes place on the sea front at Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. The show usually takes place on a Thursday and Friday in August.

This free, two-day event, includes a good mixture in the flying display including RAF participation along with display teams, aerobatic aircraft, and historic aircraft. On the ground there will be exhibits from the Army and RAF, children's activities, simulator, climbing and entertainment areas along the Clacton seafront.

The event site is located on West Greensward, Marine Parade West, CO15 1NW which is a grass area. The flight line, or datum, is directly in front of the Hospitality marquee.

A wide range of trade stands and a food court with a sumptuous selection of refreshments will be on hand. After the show there will be a chance to do some late night shopping with many of the retail stores staying open late.

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Clacton Airshow 2026:

• 27-28 August - Clacton Airshow 2026

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Clacton Airshow
27-28 August 2026:

Following one of the most successful shows in its 32-year history (2025), anticipation is already building for next summer's event, which promises to be another spectacular celebration of aviation and community.

Clacton Airshow 2026 Participating Aircraft:

• Red Arrows - Thur/Fri
• Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
• RAF Tutor T1
• Desert Spitfire
• Otto the Helicopter
• Firebirds Aerobatic Team
• The Flying Comrades
• Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F
• The Starlings Display Team
• OV-10 Bronco
• P-51D Mustang 'Moonbeam McSwine'
• Strikemaster Pair
• Spitfire MH434
• B-17 Flying Fortress 'Sally B'

Flying Display Starts approx:
Thur 27th August - 1.55pm, Twilight Display - 7.35pm.
Fri 28th August - 12.30pm.

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Red Arrows Timings and Route Map:

Thursday 27 August 2026 - 5pm.
Friday 28 August 2026 - 12.30pm.

Click here for Red Arrows Schedule & Route Maps.

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About Clacton Airshow:
• Clacton History
• Clacton Dates
• Clacton Participating Aircraft

Location:
• Google Map
• County: Essex
• Satnav Postcode: CO15 1NW

Travel Information:
• Directions - Enter your postcode
• AA Route Finder
• RAC Route Finder
• National Rail
• National Express

Accommodation:
• Travelodge
• Premier Inn

Weather Forecast:
• General UK weather forecast
• Local weather Met Office
• Local weather BBC

Clacton Photographs:
• Photos Clacton (2017)
• Photos Clacton (2016)
• Photos Clacton (2015)
• Photos Clacton (2003)

General Information:
• Clacton Scanner Frequencies
• Actual Radio
• Checklists

Official Website & Links:
• Clacton Airshow Website
• Clacton Facebook
• Clacton Airshow Twitter

UK Airshows 2026:
UK Airshows (England):
• Shuttleworth Airshows
• Duxford Airshows
• Royal International Air Tattoo
• Farnborough International Airshow
• RAF Cosford Airshow
• Abingdon Air & Country Show
• Midlands Air Festival
• Little Gransden Airshow
• Airbourne (Eastbourne) Airshow
• Southport Airshow
• Clacton Airshow
• Blackpool Airshow
• English Riviera Airshow
• Headcorn International Airshow
• Old Buckenham Airshow
• East Kirkby Airshow
• Hampshire Air Festival
UK Airshows (Wales):
• Wales National Air Show
UK Airshows (Scotland):
• International Ayr Show
UK Airshows (Channel Islands):
• Jersey International Air Display
• Guernsey Air Display
Flypasts/Events 2026:
• Spitfire 90 Flights
• King's Birthday Flypast Rehearsal
• King's Birthday Flypast




Clacton Airshow History
The well established and free Clacton Airshow celebrated 25 years in 2016. Over 220,000 people attended the airshow in 2015.

The event is organised by Tendring District Council and is based in the stunning Tendring District along the award winning Essex Sunshine Coast.

The Clacton Airshow was cancelled in 2020 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and during 2021 a smaller 'Clacton 150 anniversary flights' event featuring the Red Arrows and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight took place.

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