Royal International Air Tattoo

RIAT 2023

14 - 16 July 2023

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Royal Air Force Station, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4DH, United KingdomRoyal Air Force Station, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4DH, United Kingdom

14 - 16 July 2023

Royal Air Force Station, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4DH, United Kingdom

Tempest Full-scale replica aircraft at the Toyal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in 2022.

The Royal International Air Tattoo is one of the world's biggest air shows with an unrivalled display of flying from the world's leading air shows.

The show is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts from across the globe over three days at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

We are proud to be headline sponsor of this stunning display of the Royal Air Force's air power and the strength of its international alliances.

The displays are packed with aircraft designed, engineered and supported by our people and those from our predecessor companies with the headline acts including the RAF Typhoon Display Team and the iconic Hawk aircraft of the Red Arrows.

There will also be legends of our proud heritage with the Avro Lancaster, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire operated by the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight confirmed as displaying this year.

Alongside the jaw-dropping displays we will be showcasing an exciting future of aviation by giving you the opportunity to get hands on with the latest technologies which are revolutionising the way fast jets are engineered for the future.

Our Education Station trailer will be packed with the next generation with our science, technology and maths (STEM) workshops and we will again be display a full-scale replica of Tempest, our vision of the RAF's next generation combat air system.

Your questions, answered!

What planes will be at RIAT 2023?

With three months to go, there are already more than 60 aircraft confirmed as display at RIAT 2023.

The Royal Air Force's Typhoon Display Team, piloted this year by Flight Lieutenant Matt Brighty, will be among the headline acts alongside the iconic display of the RAF Red Arrows and an F-35A Lightning II from the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

But there will be many other legendary names on display including the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Avro Lancashire and the EAV-B Harrier II operated by the Spanish Air Force.

An array of privately owned aircraft are also displaying along with a number of helicopters including the Sikorsky S-92A, Leonardo AW189 and an NH90 operated by the German Air Force.

For the latest updates on aircraft confirmed for the show, visit the Royal International Air Tattoo official website.

With three months to go, there are already more than 60 aircraft confirmed as display at RIAT 2023.

But there will be many other legendary names on display including the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Avro Lancashire and the EAV-B Harrier II operated by the Spanish Air Force.

An array of privately owned aircraft are also displaying along with a number of helicopters including the Sikorsky S-92A, Leonardo AW189 and an NH90 operated by the German Air Force.

For the latest updates on aircraft confirmed for the show, visit the Royal International Air Tattoo official website.

Where is the RIAT in 2023?

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) will take place at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

RAF Fairford has been the home of the show since 1985.

Is RIAT the biggest air show in the world?

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) regularly attracts hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts across three days.

In 2022, the event sold out with a crowd of around 200,000 people attending with 268 aircraft and more than 1,500 air crew from the world's leading air forces in attendance.

The event's organisers, the RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises, describe it as "the world's largest military air show."

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) regularly attracts hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts across three days.

In 2022, the event sold out with a crowd of around 200,000 people attending with 268 aircraft and more than 1,500 air crew from the world's leading air forces in attendance.

The event's organisers, the RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises, describe it as "the world's largest military air show."

How do I book tickets for the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)?

With RIAT being a sell out show each year, all tickets for the event need to be booked in advance. They often sell out quickly, so don't miss out on your chance to attend and book today.

There are a number of offers available, including multi-day discounts and under 18s go free. Visit the Royal International Air Tattoo official website to find the latest deals and book your tickets.

With RIAT being a sell out show each year, all tickets for the event need to be booked in advance. They often sell out quickly, so don't miss out on your chance to attend and book today.

There are a number of offers available, including multi-day discounts and under 18s go free. Visit the Royal International Air Tattoo official website to find the latest deals and book your tickets.