Town set for Air Show return after two-year hiatus

Crowds are set to flock to Southport Beach this weekend with the return of the Southport Air Show.

The show returns after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the Red Arrows appearing on the bill for the first time since 2018.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Southport Air Show 2022.

Schedule

Saturday
Gates Open 10:00
Model Aero Club 10:30
Tigers Army Parachute Display Team 12:40
The Muscle Biplane Pitts Special 12:58
The MiG 15 13:11
Slingsby T-67 Firefly 13:23
Wildcat Display Team 13:33
P-51 Mustang 13:41
Strikemaster 13:54
Spitfire Vb & Spitfire XIX 14:07
RoKAF Black Eagles Display Team 14:30
Tutor Display Team 14:42
Autogyro 14:50
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 15:00
Spitfire & Typhoon 15:18
The Typhoon 15:22
The Blades 15:35
The Red Arrows 16:00

Sunday
Gates Open 10:00
Model Aero Club 10:30
Tigers Army Parachute Display Team 12:40
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 13:00
Spitfire & Typhoon 13:18
The Typhoon 13:22
Slingsby T-67 Firefly 13:35
The Mig 15 13:46
The Muscle Biplane Pitts Special 13:58
P-51 Mustang 14:12
RoKAF Black Eagles Display Team 14:30
Wildcat Display Team 14:43
Tutor Display Team 14:51
The Blades 15:00
Autogyro 15:17
Spitfire Vb & Spitfire XIX 15:27
Strikemaster 15:42
The Red Arrows 16:00

Tickets

Tickets remain on sale and are split into two areas: general admission (the beach) and VIP (the pier). General admission tickets remain available on both Saturday and Sunday, but VIP tickets have sold out.

U16s go free on both days – but must still have a ticket.Tickets can be purchased on the day.

General admission tickets are £10 per person (or £9 per person for a group booking of 10 people or more).

Tickets are available to purchase here: https://www.visitsouthport.com/airshow/buy-tickets

Parking

Parking is available on the day and in advance when purchasing tickets online.

Car parks open at 09:00 (with exception of Marine Drive and Beach parking which will open at 10:00 on Sat and Sun only). Parking is available on the beach (North Beach only), Marine Drive, Princes Park, the Esplanade Car Park and Victoria Park. Directional signage and stewards will lead visitors to the parking sites.

There is no parking on South Beach so if you are travelling from the South you will be directed to the Esplanade Car Park or Victoria Park.

If you are travelling from the North you will automatically directed to beach parking or the Marine Drive Car Park. If you are travelling from the East you will automatically be directed to other Air Show car parks. Caravans, motorhomes and any high sided vehicle is not allowed on the beach.

Road Closures

Marine Drive will be partially closed, between Weld Road and Marine Parade until Monday 11 July. Diversions are in place however the Council advises delays around Southport Town Centre are likely.