If using a Sat Nav to find your way to the Air Tattoo, please use postcode GL7 4EG. When you are near to the airshow you will see colour coded AA road signs (details below), at which point you should follow these instead of your Sat Nav. Please be aware that you will need to allow additional time to travel to the Air Tattoo due to the volume of traffic on the roads.

Details of the coloured routes are show below. To see Google Maps Traffic for the area, click HERE.

Please be aware that coming by taxi is not an option. Due to the one way systems in operation, there will be no way for a taxi to leave after dropping off in the morning, or to arrive to pick up in the evening. 

From the North East (M40/A40)  Red Route

Traffic from the North East should approach via Burford and Lechlade, along the A417 and then through Whelford village into the Red car parks. Traffic on the A420 should avoid approaching Lechlade from the South East.

From the South and South East  Blue Route

Traffic from the South and South East on the M4 should travel north along the A419(T) (exit M4 at Junction 15) then, after Cricklade, depart left onto the C124 towards Kempsford and into the Blue car parks.

From the West and South West  Brown Route

Traffic from the West, South West and Bristol on the M4, exit at Junction 17 and travel north towards Malmesbury, turning north east on to the B4040 towards Minety and then north on the B4696 towards Ashton Keynes (Cotswold Water Park). Traffic passes over the A419 joining the Cirencester Road south bound through Latton, merging with the Blue or Green routes as directed, dependent upon prevailing traffic levels.

From the North West  Green Route

Traffic travelling from the North West (M5 Junction 11A and Cheltenham) should follow the A417(T) south, exiting at the Burford Road junction and joining the A417 eastbound towards Fairford. Traffic will be directed through Meysey Hampton into the Green car parks. Traffic travelling from the West should follow the Cirencester ring road to the south of the town and use the old A419 past South Cerney airfield. Carry straight on at the first roundabout and follow the road parallel to the A419(T). At the second roundabout turn left, over the A419(T) and bear right towards Latton. Turn left to Down Ampney and follow signs to the Green car parks.

Additional overflow routes also exist to relieve congestion on all the main routes.

Drivers should however be aware that once in the vicinity of RAF Fairford, they will be directed onto the designated Air Tattoo routes as agreed with the Police (see above).

Tune into Air Tattoo Live on 87.7 FM for traffic reports and airshow news.

Shuttle Bus

You can travel to the airshow from Swindon Bus Station at no extra cost when purchasing an admission ticket; just select this option when purchasing your tickets. Alternatively, you can purchase a shuttle bus ticket on the day from Swindon Bus Station if you have already purchased a valid admission ticket. 

Journey time is about 30 minutes and services run frequently on certain days and set times. Find out more about this service HERE. 

Park & Ride

You can travel via Park & Ride from the following locations;

Cheltenham Racecourse - Our combined ticket includes travel from Cheltenham Racecourse at no extra cost. These can only be purchased in advance. Journey time is about 1 hour 30 minutes. Find out more HERE

Air

The nearest international airports to RAF Fairford are London Heathrow, Bristol and Birmingham. We are also close to Cotswold Airport, Gloucestershire Airport and Oxford Airport. We are unable to accept Charter or Day Visitor commercial flights at RAF Fairford. VIP flights are subject to the normal rules and regulations. Any enquiries should be directed to moc/etcfar//tfarcria