Frequently Asked Questions

There will be no tickets for sale at the gate as it is advanced tickets only.

Over the years we have had requests from various different groups asking if they can have concessions. Unfortunately, it would be impossible for us to agree to them all and still raise funds for our parent charity: the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust. Instead, we decided we would allow youngsters aged under 16 in for free. This means that mums and dads who bring their children; grandparents (OAPs) who bring their grandchildren; Servicemen and women who bring their youngsters etc. can all enjoy the benefits of a very significant concession.

We also decided that our parking would remain free of charge for all. This is a 'concession' that the majority of people can enjoy rather than a specific group. We feel this is fairer.

We do not restrict the number of children per ticket holding adult.

The mailing of tickets will commence in mid December 2011. After this date please allow up to seven days to receive tickets ordered via airtattoo.com or the Air Tattoo Ticketline.

If you order your tickets from airtattoo.com or via the Ticketline in the week commencing 25th June 2012 and have not received them by Tuesday 3rd July 2012 please call 0800 107 1940.

No, all tickets are sold as non-refundable.

Unfortunately lost or stolen tickets cannot be replaced.

The gates open at 7.30am and the flying display starts at 10am and is due to finish at 5.30pm.

Wednesday 4th July 07.30 - 20.30 hrs
Thursday 5th July 07.30 - 20.30 hrs
Friday 6th July 07.30 - 20.30 hrs
Monday 9th July 07.30 - 17.00 hrs

Both, it depends on which car park you are directed into but it can't be guaranteed which you will be in for security reasons.

The field car parks open at 6.30am. There will be no access to the on-base (hardstanding) car parks until the gates open at 7.30am.

Parking for early arrivals will be available in car parks (grass) on the Red, Blue and Green routes. Opening Friday at 22:00 and Saturday at 22:00. There will be no opportunity to relocate your vehicle once the Public Gates open. Limited toilet facilities will be provided in the early arrivals car park.

The parking depends on which car park you are directed into but it can't be guaranteed which you will be in for security reasons. We have a Drop Zone (left luggage) which is situated next to the Main Public Information Tent on the showground where you can leave crash helmets/leathers etc.

GL7 4EG will take you close but once the AA road signs are picked up you should follow the signs and not the Sat Nav.

You can have re-admittance to the showground up until 5.00pm. Please check with the gate team before leaving the show ground.

No, bicycles must be left in the off base car parks where they can be secured to the fencing provided at each public exit point.

You can view the most current list on the aircraft participation page. This will be updated regularly between April 2012 and the Air Tattoo. Aircraft are only added when we have confirmation of their attendance.

The flying programme is generally the same each day although aircraft may display at different times.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and drink, catering is also provided on the show ground. You may bring in fold away chairs or picnic blankets to sit on and can leave these and picnic/coolboxes in the Drop Zone (left luggage) next to the Main Public Information Centre.

No, these are not allowed.

Unfortuntely dogs are not permitted entry to the showground or Air Tattoo car parks. This is not only for health and safety reasons, but the vast majority of aircraft at the Air Tattoo are extremely noisey and very likely to casue distress to dogs, due to their acute hearing sensitivity. Please also note Police patrol the car parks and will take action if an animal has been left in a car.