RIAT 2019 Schedule, Dates, Theme - Fairford Airshow Air Tattoo 2019 - Flying Display, Royal International Air Tattoo Timetable, Tickets, Hotels, Checklist, Weather, Camping

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RIAT History
The first Air Tattoo was held at North Weald, Essex in 1971. North Weald was then still owned by the Ministry of Defence and it was was inactive so it had to be re-activated for the event. North Weald also hosted the Air Tattoo in 1972 but in 1973 the M11 motorway was being built close to North Weald's main runway so a new location was found for the Air Tattoo at RAF Greenham Common. Greenham Common hosted more aircraft and 2 days were allocated for the event. It was very successful and was hosted there in 1974 also.

In 1975 with the loss of the Director of the IAT, the withdrawal of a major sponsor, and an international fuel crisis there wasn't an Air Tattoo. However a proposal was put to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund which decided to support future Air Tattoos at Greenham Common. In 1976 the show became the International Air Tattoo (IAT). The 1977 IAT was the last of the annual International Air Tattoos, as it was then held every other year.

The International Air Tattoos in 1979, 1981, and 1983 became bigger and better but the 1983 IAT was the last to be held at Greenham Common due to the build up of cruise missile facilities and the reduced area for a large airshow. In 1985, RAF Fairford was chosen as the venue to host the Air Tattoo. The static display stretched for nearly 2 miles and was the longest single line-up ever presented in the UK. Fairford hosted the event biennially until 1993 and annually since then.

In recognition of its unique status, the current title of 'Royal International Air Tattoo' was granted by Her Majesty The Queen in 1996.

During 2000 and 2001 the Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Cottesmore, Rutland because RAF Fairford was having its runways resurfaced. RIAT returned back to RAF Fairford in 2002.

Day-specific tickets were introduced for the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in 2008 because RIAT 2007 saw many more people attending on Saturday rather than Sunday because the weather was forecast was much better for Saturday. This resulted in traffic chaos and long queues on Saturday. It is thought that issuing day-specific tickets (Saturday or Sunday) which will have to be bought in advance (there will be no on-the-day tickets) will solve the problems of RIAT 2007. It is still possible to purchase a ticket which covers both saturday and Sunday but at a higher price.

The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in 2008 was cancelled both days (Saturday and Sunday) due to a sustained period of heavy rainfall resulting in waterlogged conditions in the public carparks and also the airfield. Unfortunately in 2008 the United States Air Force Air Combat Command's F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team had made the first trans-Atlantic flight to participate in the show. However, the F-22 Raptor appeared and displayed at RIAT 2010.

RIAT 2012 saw the debut of the excellent Black Eagles aerobatic team from South Korea.

RIAT 2014 was the first time in its history that the show has been open to the public on a Friday and included a flying display. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter was to make its anticipated European debut in 2014 but the type was grounded in the U.S. due to an F-35 engine failure so couldn't attend the Royal International Air Tattoo.

RIAT 2016 included the international display debut of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. Six F-35 Lightning II were flown over to RAF Fairford in June 2016 to take part in the show. The six F-35s included three USAF F-35A Lightning II (conventional take off and landing variant), two USMC F-35B Lightning II (short-take off and vertical-landing (STOVL) variant), and an RAF F-35B Lightning II. The F-22A Raptor also made a welcome return.

RIAT 2018 celebrated one hundred years of the Royal Air Force and had a full three days of airshows, with over 7 hours of flying on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Press Releases and News for RIAT 2019:

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Saturday sell out at Air Tattoo...

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Air Tattoo to celebrate airline heritage...

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Anniversary NATO Flypast to display at Air Tattoo...

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Air Tattoo turns the sky Red, White and Green with exhilarating flying display...

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The brilliant Breitlings return to the Air Tattoo...

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Ukrainian fast jet to star at Air Tattoo...

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Air Tattoo Visitors Set to be Starstruck!..

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Air Tattoo visitors will be over the moon...

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Air Tattoo takes centre stage in Reds' TV Salute ...

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Red Arrows to perform Air Tattoo farewell before USA tour...

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Iconic Jet to perform rare Air Tattoo Display...

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Air Tattoo set to be out of this world...

Showground Attractions:
Not only do visitors to the Air Tattoo experience amazing aviation in the skies, there is also a whole host of entertainment on the ground. There is something for everyone at the 2019 show, from static aircraft located throughout the showground to interactive activities and the most advanced technologies that are demonstrated in the Techno Zone, visitors can also take a trip back in time to the 1940s in the Vintage Village.

Techno Zone - The Techno Zone has aviation at its heart and is where the STEM subjects; science, technology, engineering and maths, are brought to life and showcased with cutting edge exhibits and interactive activities designed to engage and inspire future engineers.

RAF Experience - The Royal International Air Tattoo's RAF Experience is where you can learn about current operations, the specialised equipment used and the ways in which members of the Regular and Reserve force come together to deliver effective, 21st century airpower capability.

Vintage Village - Inside the themed marquee will be packed a programme of wonderful entertainment, where you can experience the 1940s through vintage aircraft, cars, and fashion as musical hall entertainers transport visitors to a bygone era.

Activity Zone - The Activity Zone offers a great variety of family entertainment. Visitors can have a go at high energy activities and watch some fun-filled demonstrations.

BAE Systems Heritage Collection - Throughout the years, the aircraft designed and built by BAE Systems and its predecessor businesses have led the way in aircraft innovation. See them at the BAE Systems Heritage Collection.

There are three Service Stations which contain catering, marquee with seating, visitor information, free WiFi, cash points, picnic benches/seating, and toilets. There will also be plenty of trade stands as usual at RIAT 2019.

RIAT 2019 Airshow

RAF Typhoon FGR4 at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford.

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is a very large military Air show containing hundreds of modern military aircraft in the static line-up and air display from many different countries around the world.

This Airshow is usually held at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire which is a large base used infrequently by USAF deployments which makes it an ideal venue for such a large Airshow.

RIAT will have a three days of air displays on Friday (4 hours), Saturday and Sunday (both 7.5 hours) in 2019. You can also view the aircraft on arrival days and departure day.

RIAT 2019 Dates:

• 19-21 July - Royal International Air Tattoo 2019

Royal International Air Tattoo 2019:
RIAT 2019 Themes:

The Air Tattoo's theme will be Air & Space: inspiring the Next Generation Air Force which follows an announcement earlier in 2018 that the Royal Air Force will be taking command and control of the UK's military space operations, reflecting the importance of space in ensuring successful military operations around the world.

19-21 July 2019 - Royal International Air Tattoo

Participating aircraft:
(F)=Flying Display, (S)=Static Display

Austrian Air Force
• C-130K Hercules (S)

Belgian Air Force
• ERJ-135/145 (S)
• F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F) - Fri & Sat

Civilian
• British Airways 747-400 (F) - Sat
• A400M (F)
• AT-6B Wolverine (S)
• Auster AOP.9 (S)
• Beech 18S (S)
• Bell UH-1H (S)
• Bulldog T.1 (S)
• Bulldog T.1 (S)
• Bulldog T.1 (S)
• Cessna 152 (S)
• DHC-1 Chipmunk 21 (S)
• Diamond DA20 Katana (S)
• EMB-314 Super Tucano (S)
• EV-97 Eurostar x2 (S)
• The Blades Aerobatic Team (F)
• F406 Caravan II (S)
• Firebird (S)
• G550 (S)
• Global Express (S)
• Gloster Meteor T.7 (S)
• Hunter Mk. 58A x2 (S)
• Ikarus C42a x2 (S)
• Jet Provost T.3 (S)
• Jet Provost T.5 (S)
• Jet Provost T.5 (S)
• Jetstream 31 (S)
• King Air 350SM (S)
• L-29 Delfin (S)
• Breitling Jet Team (F)
• M-346 (S)
• OH-6A (S)
• OV-10B Bronco (S)
• PA-28-180 (S)
• Piaggio R166C (S)
• SR-22T (S)
• Sting S4 (S)
• TB20 Trinidad (S)
• Tecnam P2002 (S)
• Tecnam P2008JC x2 (S)

Finnish Air Force
• Finnish F-18 Hornet (F)
• C295M (S)

French Army Air Corps
• SA330B Puma (S)
• SA342M Gazelle (S)

French Air Force
• Patrouille de France (F) - Fri & Sat
• KC-135R (F) - Fri & Sat

French Navy
• Emb-121AN Xingu (S)

German Air Force
• EF2000 x2 (S)
• Tornado IDS x2 (S)
• A400M (S)
• C-160D (S)

German Navy
• P-3C Orion (S)
• Sea Lynx (S)

Hellenic Air Force
• Team Daedalus (F)

Irish Air Corps
• C235 100MP (S)

Italian Air Force
• Frecce Tricolori (F)
• C-27J Spartan (F) - Fri & Sun
• C-27J Spartan (S)
• F-2000 Typhoon (F)
• T-346A (F) - Fri & Sun
• A-200 Tornado (S)
• HH-139A (S)
• HH-101A (S)

Lithuanian Air Force
• C-27J Spartan (S)

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• AW189 (S)
• S-92 (S)

NATO Flypasts (Fri & Sat)
• RAF Typhoons x3
• NATO E-3 AWACS
• F-16s x3 (Belgium, Denmark)
• A400M (Germany)
• EF2000 (Germany)
• Tornado (Germany)
• KC-135R (France)
• F-15 x3 (USA)

50-year anniversary of Airbus Flypast (Sun)
• A400M tactical transporter
• The Blades Aerobatic team

Pakistan Air Force
• C-130B/E Hercules (S)

Polish Navy
• An-28B1R Bryza (S)

QinetiQ
• PC-21 - QinetiQ (S)
• RJ70 - QinetiQ (S)

Qatar Emiri Air Force
• C-130J-30 (S)
• C-17 Globemaster III (S)

Romanian Air Force
• MiG-21 LanceR (F)
• C-27J Spartan (S)

Royal Air Force
• C-130J Hercules C.4 (S)
• Red Arrows (F)
• F-35B Lightning II (Flypast) - Fri & Sat
• RAF Typhoon (F)
• RAF Typhoon (S)
• RAF Chinook (F)
• RAF Puma (S)
• RAF Hawk T1 (S)
• RAF Hawk T2 (S)
• RAF Tucano T1 (F) - Fri & Sun
• RAF Tutor T1 (F) - Fri & Sun
• T-6C Texan T.1 (S)
• H135 Juno HT.1 (S)
• H145 Jupiter HT.1 (S)
• Phenom 100 (S)
• Prefect (S)
• RAF Voyager KC.2/3 (S)
• Sentinel R1 (S)
• Viking T.1 (S)
• BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane (F)

Royal Navy
• Hawk T.1/1A (S)
• Merlin HM.2 (S)
• AW159 Wildcat (S)
• King Air 350 (S)

Army Air Corps
• Apache AH1 (F)
• Apache AH1 (S)
• Wildcat AH1 (S)

Royal Canadian Air Force
• C-130H/J Hercules (S)
• CP-140 Aurora (S)

Royal Danish Air Force
• EH-101 Merlin (S)

Royal Jordanian Air Force
• C-130H Hercules (S)
• Royal Jordanian Falcons (F)

Royal Netherlands Air Force
• AS 532U2 Cougar Mk 2 (S)
• C-130H (S)
• CH-47D/F Chinook (S)
• F-16AM/BM (S)
• NH90 (S)

Royal Norwegian Air Force
• F-16 Fighting Falcon x2 (S)

Slovak Air Force
• C-27J Spartan (S)

~~Slovenian Air Force~~
• ~~L410UVP Turbolet (S)~~
• ~~PC-9M Swift (F)~~
• ~~PC-9M Swift (S)~~

Spanish Navy
• EAV-8B Harrier II Plus x2 (F)

Strategic Airlift Capability
• C-17 Globemaster (S)

Swedish Air Force
• JAS-39C Gripen (F)
• JAS-39C Gripen (S)

Swiss Air Force
• F/A-18C Hornet (F)

Turkish Air Force
• F-4E-2020 Phantom x2 (S)

Ukrainian Air Force
• Sukhoi Su-27P 'Flanker' (F)
• Sukhoi Su-27UB 'Flanker' (S)
• Ilyushin Il-76 'Candid' (S)

US Air Combat Command
• F-16CM - F-16 Viper Demo Team (F)

US Air Force Global Strike Command
• B-52H (S)

US Air Force Reserve Command
• C-17 Globemaster III (S)

US Air Force Special Operations Command
• CV-22B Osprey (F)
• CV-22B Osprey (S)
• MC-130J Commando II (S)

US Air Forces Europe
• F-15E Strike Eagle (S)
• KC-135R (S)

US Air Mobility Command
• KC-10A Extender (S)

US Navy
• P-8A Poseidon (S)

RIAT Accommodation:

RIAT 2019 Tickets:

• Please check with the official RIAT website for ticket prices and booking.

RIAT 2018 Review:

• RIAT 2018 Review & Photos.

Park and View 2019
Park and view is available to watch the aircraft arrivals on Wednesday 17th July & Thursday 18th July as well as aircraft departures on Monday 22th July 2019. Park and view is open from 7.30am to 7.30pm on arrivals days (17th & 18th) and 7.30am to 4.30pm on departures day (22nd).

There are two Park & View Enclosures, one situated at the East and one at the West end of the airfield. Both locations are signposted by yellow AA signs on the roads leading to the airfield. In the main, aircraft land and depart from the East end of the runway but this is dependent on the prevailing wind direction.

Car parks open at 6am with free parking. There are also toilets, catering, disabled parking, and a stepladder enclosure.

Park and View Prices:
Wednesday 17th July 2019 - £15
Thursday 18th July 2019 - £15
Monday 22nd July 2019 - £20
Under-18s go free but require a ticket so please order the quantity required.

Park and View Opening Times:

Please check with official RIAT website for Park and View Ticket booking or call 01285 713 456 (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri).

Scanner Frequencies:

RIAT Frequencies:
• Radar - 123.550, 119.000
• Approach - 134.550, 297.800
• Tower - 124.800, 338.225
• Ground - 121.175, 234.250
• Monday Departures - 130.500

Display Team Frequencies
• Red Arrows - 243.450, 242.200
• BBMF - 120.800, 122.700
• The Blades - 136.175
• Breitling Jet Team - 118.325, 127.350, 129.050, 130.200
• Frecce Tricolori - 362.625, 140.600, 263.250, 123.475
• Patrouille de France - 143.100, 242.650, 141.825, 243.850, 263.350, 266.175
• Royal Jordanian Falcons - 126.800, 133.300

RIAT Maps

RIAT Maps:

RIAT Future Dates:

Fri 17, Sat 18, Sun 19 July 2020
Fri 16, Sat 17, Sun 18 July 2021
Fri 15, Sat 16, Sun 17 July 2022

Flying Schedules:

Friday 19 July 2019:
11.00am:
Belgian Air Component F-16AM
2x Spanish Navy EAV-8B Harrier II
Italian Air Force C-27J Spartan

11.50am:
USAF CV-22B Osprey
Grob Tutor T1
Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR
USAF F-16 Viper Demonstration Team
RAF Chinook

1.00pm:
Royal Jordanian Falcons
Italian Air Force T-346A
Tucano T1
BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane

2.15pm:
NATO 70th Annivarsary Flypast

2.20pm:
RAF Typhoon FGR4
Patrouille de France
Red Arrows
RAF F-35B Lightning II

Saturday 20 July 2019:
9.55am:
3x Belgian Air Component F-16AM Flypast
Belgian Air Component F-16AM
Patrouille de France

10.55am:
USAF F-16 Viper Demonstration Team
~~Slovenian PC-9M~~
Swiss Air Force F/A-18C Hornet

11.35am:
USAF CV-22B Osprey
Swedish Air Force JAS-39C Gripen
Boeing 747 & Red Arrows Flypast

12.25pm:
Finnish Air Force F-18 Hornet
The Blades Aerobatic Team

1.05pm:
RAF Chinook
Team Daedalus
A400M
BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane

2.15pm:
NATO 70th Annivarsary Flypast

2.20pm:
RAF Typhoon FGR4
Freece Tricolori
AAC Apache AH1
Royal Jordanian Falcons

3.55pm:
2x Spanish Navy EAV-8B Harrier II
Red Arrows
Italian Air Force F-2000 Typhoon

5.00pm:
Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR
Ukraine Air Force Su-27P Flanker
Breitling Jet Team

6.00pm:
RAF F-35B Lightning II

Sunday 21 July 2019:
10.00am:
USAF F-16 Viper Demonstration Team
Italian Air Force C-27J Spartan
Swedish Air Force JAS-39C Gripen
Italian Air Force T-346A
Tucano T1

11.00am:
Swiss Air Force F/A-18C Hornet
RAF Chinook
Italian Air Force F-2000 Typhoon
Breitling Jet Team

12.15pm:
BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane
RAF Typhoon FGR4
Royal Jordanian Falcons

1.05pm:
Team Daedalus
Grob Tutor T1
USAF CV-22B Osprey

1.45pm:
~~Slovenian PC-9M~~
The Blades Aerobatic Team
Ukraine Air Force Su-27P Flanker

2.15pm:
A400M
Freece Tricolori

3.20pm:
AAC Apache AH1
Finnish Air Force F-18 Hornet
Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR

4.10pm:
Red Arrows
2x Spanish Navy EAV-8B Harrier II

Red Arrows Schedule & Times

Friday 19th July - 3.29pm display.
Saturday 20th July - 4.15pm display.
Sunday 21st July - 2.55pm display.

• Red Arrows Schedule 2019.

BBMF Schedule & Times

Friday 19th July - To be announced.
Saturday 20th July - To be announced.
Sunday 21st July - 12.15pm - LSH.

• BBMF Schedule 2019.

Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2019 - Fairford Airshow