Royal International Air Tattoo moves to MOD Boscombe Down from 2027

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 15:27 · Archive

The world's largest military airshow will move from RAF Fairford to MOD Boscombe Down near Salisbury from July 2027 after 40 years.

The Royal International Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow, will move to MOD Boscombe Down near Salisbury from July 2027. The relocation ends a 40-year tenure at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

Organisers announced the decision last week. In the first official statement since the announcement, an RIAT spokesperson thanked supporters and said the move would secure the event's long-term future. The team is confirming further details behind the scenes.

Local residents will benefit from discounted passes to RIAT at the new venue, mirroring the arrangement that existed at RAF Fairford. More details about these local discounts will be announced in early 2027.

The organisers are working through refund requests from people unable to attend the event at its new location. These will be processed as quickly as possible.

The move brings the airshow to a new site in Wiltshire, and organisers have indicated the event will remain at MOD Boscombe Down for the foreseeable future.

How it is being reported

• RIAT gives update after move to new air base for 2027 as discount tickets revealedThe Royal International Air Tattoo has responded to feedback about the newly-announced move to MOD Boscombe Down.Gazette & Herald · 10 Nov, 15:00
• RIAT gives update after move to new air base for 2027 as discount tickets revealedThe Royal International Air Tattoo has responded to feedback about the newly-announced move to MOD Boscombe Down.Swindon Advertiser · 10 Nov, 15:00
• RIAT gives update after move to new air base for 2027 as discount tickets revealedThe Royal International Air Tattoo has responded to feedback about the newly-announced move to MOD Boscombe Down.This Is Wiltshire · 10 Nov, 15:00
• RIAT gives update after move to new air base for 2027 as discount tickets revealedThe Royal International Air Tattoo has responded to feedback about the newly-announced move to MOD Boscombe Down.Wiltshire Times · 10 Nov, 15:00

In this story: Royal International Air Tattoo · MOD Boscombe Down · RAF Fairford · Salisbury · Wiltshire

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