There are new car parking arrangements in place for 2024 Southport Air Show.
Parking has previously taken place on Southport Beach, but the beach is not available for parking this year.
Victoria Park parking will replace this to aid with traffic flow and queueing.
Upon arriving in Southport, you will be directed to the closest event car park – please follow the event signage.
Sefton Council said: “We’ve listened to your feedback and comments, and have made parking improvements for a smoother experience at this year’s Air Show. Check out our updated guide to answer all your parking queries!”
Southport Air Show takes place on Saturday, 13th July 2024, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 14th July 2024 – 10am-5pm, with an exciting line-up of aircraft including the RAF Red Arrows, the Typhoon, the Spitfire, the Catalina, wing walkers and more.
Tickets are £12 for general admission with under 16 years of age FREE.
Parking is £10 per car payable on the day.
Via the www.visitsouthport.com website
The address is: Southport Seafront, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1RY.
Traffic is always very busy in and out of Southport before and after the air show.
A new Traffic Management company is in place and they have established improvements to the traffic flow into the car parks.
What are the flying times?
Saturday, 13th July 2024:
1.30pm – Catalina
1.41pm – Swordfish, Black Cats and Wasp
1.46pm – Navywings Wasp
1.54pm – Navywings Swordfsh
2.02pm – Black Cats
2.15pm – Strikemaster
2.26pm – Richard Goodwin G-JPIT
2.40pm – RAF Tutor
2.53pm – Spitfire XIX and P-51 Mustang
3.13pm – Starlings
3.30pm – Red 10
4.02pm – Wingwalk Formation
4.20pm – Blenheim
4.30pm – Vampire FB..52
4.41pm – Typhoon
5pm – Red Arrows
Sunday, 14th July 2024
1.30pm – Catalina
1.41pm – Vampire FB..52
1.51pm – Swordfish, Black Cats and Wasp
1.56pm – Navywings Wasp
2.04pm – Navywings Swordfish
2.12pm – Black Cats
2.25pm – Richard Goodwin G-JPIT
2.39pm – Wingwalk Formation
2.57pm – Red 10
2.59pm – Starlings
3.16pm – Blenheim
3.26pm – Typhoon
3.38pm – RAF Tutor
3.50pm – Spitfire XIX and P-51 Mustang
4.10pm – Strikemaster
4.30pm – Red Arrows
Ground activities
While there will be lots to enjoy in the air, we have a full programme of activities on the ground at this year’s Air Show! Lots of reasons to get there early.
You’ll find flight simulators, children’s attractions, our Military Village and much more:
Marine Drive hosts a bustling market selling an array of goods, and the Military Village, featuring military equipment including the RAF Typhoon facsimile.
Step back in time and learn about school life in 1940 school life with a period headmistress / master from Historical Promotions.
Create your own World War One poppy.
The Mid Lancs Military Vehicle Trust will showcase their lovingly restored vehicles.
Meet the Lytham St Annes Spitfire Ground Display Team and see the stunning Spitfire Mark IX replica “Lucy” up close. Explore the Veterans Living History Museum’s Op Banham project, highlighting one of the last dispatch riders in the UK.
Get up close with the 69th Field Artillery weaponry, and catch them firing at various times throughout the day.
Where is the nearest train station?
Southport Train Station is a 10 minute walk away
Where can I post Air Show pictures and video?
Please post into our Stand Up For Southport Facegbok group wer’d love to see them!
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How can I hear the latest Air Show and traffic updates?
Dune Radio is the official radio station for the 2024 Southport Air Show.
Working in partnership with the event organisers, Visit Southport, the Dune team is gearing up to what is looking to be an amazing show.
Dune Radio’s Southport Air Show LIVE will be broadcasting from their mobile studio on Southport Beach over the weekend.
Listen to Dune Radio on DAB+ Digital Radio across the North West Coast area.
Listen online and find out more details at www.duneradio.co.uk/airshow
Download the app from the app store just search ‘Dune Radio’.
Ask Alexa! Say ‘Enable Dune Radio Skill’ the first time then just ‘Play Dune Radio’ after that.
Listen via your TV on Freeview Channel 277.
Disabled Access at Southport Air Show
There are two disabled viewing areas, one at each end of the seawall.
Upon arrival, ask a member of staff and they will be happy to point you in the right direction for these areas.
If you have a disability that necessitates a carer, your carer will be welcomed for free on the day.
A carers ticket will be issued with the following documents: Carers al;lowance, attendance allowance or disability living allowance
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