RIAT 2016 -RAF Fairford - Airshow Information

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RIAT - RAF Fairford - 6th -11 July 2016 - Airfield & Airshow Information

Fairford Weather:


LAST UPDATED - - 22nd July 2016 16.00 hours Work in progress - as more information comes in (and spare time) further information will be included[/size]



Saturday and Sunday Airshow participant times added



Fairford Airfield Information ("EGVA")[/size][/u][/b]


RAF Fairford ICAO Code:......."EGVA":
TACAN CODE:....................."FFA"
ILS...................................Loc Rwy 09 "FFD"
ILS...................................Loc Rwy 27 "FFA"
Runway heading:.................09/27
Runway length:...................3.046 metres (9,994 feet)
Lat/Long:..........................N51'.41.01 W0001.47.40: Elevation 286 feet
Field elevation...................286 feet/87 m MSL (mean sea level)
Operated by.......................USAF: 420 ABS (Air Base Squadron)


RIAT Fairford ATC Operational times - RIAT 2016
8th to 11th July 2016........0800 to 2000
11th July......................0900 to 1600 to be confirmed shortly
Please note it is expected that Fairford ATC will be open at certain times on Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th, but not operationally staffed by RIAT personnel.

From the 1st July to 16th July 2016, ALL non RIAT aircraft are restricted to a straight in approach to a full stop. No Practice approaches. No Touch and go.



FAIRFORD RIAT AERONAUTICAL FREQUENCIES 2016

RIAT 2016 - RAF Fairford - ATC Frequencies assigned for use during RIAT 2016

Callsign/Operator..............Primary Freq.....Secondary Freq...........Notes......................................................[/b][/u]
Fairford Ground:.................121.175.............234.250.................Delete 130.500 & 234.250 wfu
Fairford Tower...................124.800.............338.225.................Also air display frequencies
Fairford Approach................134.550.............297.800..................Fairford Approach (i.e. Brize Norton Radar)
Brize Radar.......................123.550.............240.550..................Used as back Freq to prevent overloading on other App Frequencies
Brize Radar.......................119.000........................................Primary overfly Transit Freq, plus Low level VFR traffic in bounds from the south
......................................................................................Brize Norton SSR Codes temporary assigned to RAF Brize Norton for RIAT Fairford 2016 Traffic for the the duration of RIAT are : 4201-4207 Airshow Traffic & 4210 for VFR traffic not above 1,000 feet AMSL

RAF/USAF Fairford Communication Facilities (non-RIAT)
Fairford Ground: 234.250
Fairford Tower: 338·225 and 124·8
Fairford Ops: 233·475 (also Fairford Dispatcher)
Fairford Metro: 284·425
Brize Radar CAC: 389·575 (ICF) NATO Common Frequency. 124·275 (ICF) Available on request only.
Brize Radar/Approach: 297·800 NATO Common Frequency. 362·300* Available on request only.
Brize Radar (MATZ): 122·100* (M) MATZ Crossing Frequency. 119·000 (M) 127·250
Brize Director: 133·750 and 264·775


Fairford Clearance Delivery.....130.500........................................For use only on Monday 20th July
Balloons...........................130.675.............124.800..................Balloon Launch (including unplanned Launch)
Fairford Weather................132.900.............259.000..................Brize Norton "Volmet"
Swanwick Mil (West)............259.625.............133.900..................Swanwick Mil West Sector (SSR 3330-3337 & 3340-3347)
Swanwick Mil (South West).....135.150.............278.600.................Swanwick Mil ICF South West Sector (SSR 3350-3357 & 3360- 3367)
Swanwick Mil.(Central)..........128.700.............252.875.................Swanwick Mil ICF Central Sector (SSR 6401-6407 & 6410-6417)
Emergency Frequencies.........121.500............ 243.000..................D&D (Distress & Diversion, Swanwick Mil ATCC)

Brize Norton RIAT SSR Codes....................................................The following SSR Codes (4201-4207 & 4210 allocated for IFR/VFR traffic operating not above 1000 feet AMSL and the latter will be unvalidated) for the airshow traffic are temporarily assigned to Brize Norton for RIAT 2016.
Swanwick Mil (West).............259.625............133.900..................Swanwick Mil West Sector (SSR 3330-3337 & 3340-3347)
Swanwick Mil (South West).....135.150.............278.600.................Swanwick Mil ICF South West Sector (SSR 3350-3357 & 3360- 3367)
Swanwick Mil.(Central)..........128.700.............252.875.................Swanwick Mil ICF Central Sector (SSR 6401-6407 & 6410-6417)
Emergency Frequencies.........121.500............ 243.000..................D&D (Distress & Diversion, Swanwick Mil ATCC)
Western Radar...................132.300........................................Western Radar

NO ground security or emergency, operationally frequencies will be published for Fairford RIAT 2015 in this listing for security reasons.


Aerobatic/Air to Air/Air to Ground Frequencies noted/expected to be in use at Fairford 2016


UK Operator..................aircraft type...................Primary Freq....Secondary Freq.......Notes....................................................
Black Cats.....................Wildcat..........................308.375.(P)......281.0500 (S).......plus 275.9500 (254.475 was used as A2A at Yeovilton !)
..............................................................................................................Confirmed: Saturday they 308.375: Sunday 254.475
Battle of Britain Flight.......various Vintage types..........122.700 (P)......120.800 (S)........plus 121.400 & 124.675 confirmed...............
Red Arrows....................Hawk T.1's (x9)................243.450 (P)......242.200 (S).........plus 141.100 (VHF) Confirmed Display Fri: Sat & Sunday 2016



Overseas Operator............Aircraft type.................Primary Freq....Secondary Freq.......Unit/Notes.......................................
Frecce Tricolori................AT-339A......................362.625 .................................Aerobatic Display on Saturday & Sunday 2016
GreeK Air Force................F-16's........................136.000 (NFM)...........................Besides being a Brest spare freq. It has been used in the UK
..............................................................................................................by other aerobatic Display teams!
Royal Jordanian Falcons.......Extra 300L..................124.800 (P)..............................Aerobatic Display on Saturday & Sunday 2016
Patrouille Suisse................F-5E Tiger II................359.450..................................Aerobatic Display on Saturday & Sunday 2016
Breitling SA.....................Extra 330SC (x 4)......................................................Aerobatic Display on Saturday & Sunday 2016
Team Zeus.....................................................136.000..................................
USN F-18.......................................................123..475.................................Air to Ground Ops
F22/F35 heritage flight on Saturday ..................................................................either 255.100 or 255.150
Ramex.....................................................................................................were using: 244.650 for ground comm's
Krilla Oluje.................................................................................................Didn't use their usual 300.000 Am

Most of the others were on Tower frequency for their display

Any correction or additions to the Air to Air (A2A) or Air to Ground (A2G), most welcome (this part still under construction)



"Air Tattoo" Car Radio Frequency 2016
87.700 (FM) Air Tattoo Live (airshow commentary, news and traffic information): Tune into Air Tattoo Live on 87.7 MHz, the RIAT Air Tattoo’s very own radio station.

RIAT have announced that a joint flypast featuring the F-35B's, and two RAF Typhoons and the Red Arrows display team[/u], will take place (subject weather etc) on all three days of the airshow.


"Red Arrows" Display Times & Dates - & Flyby with F-35 & 2 RAF Typhoons
7th July 2016: Arrive Fairford 1919 from RAF Scampton
8th July 2016: Flypast RIAT 1415 (F-35 & 2 Typhoons) Red Arrows Display at RIAT 1430.
9th July 2016: Flypast RIAT 1530 (F-35 & 2 Typhoons) Red Arrows Display at RIAT 1545.
10th July 2016: Display at Silverstone 1218 (F1 Motor-racing circuit): Flypast at Silverstone 1247:
10th July 2016: Flypast at RIAT 1530 (F-35 & 2 Typhoons): Display at RIAT 1545


Latest RIAT Air Show Aircraft participation - Updated 3rd July 2016
• Apache AH-64D: Army Air Corps - Middle Wallop for static display.
• F-16AM Belgian Air Force from 31 Squadron joins the static line up.
• Spitfire TR.9: The Boutlbee Academy will be flying a Spitfire TR.9 in the display.
Britten-Islander: from Britten Norman for the static display.
Britten-Defender: from Britten Norman for static display.
• The RAF Chinook HC.4 Display Team (18 & 27 SQn) RAF Odiham: return with their ever-popular flying routine.

Saturdays 9th July 2016 Air Show schedule.

10.00am
Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon (Polish AF)
Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon (Spanish AF)
Northrop F-5E Tiger II x5 Patrouille Suisse (Swiss AF)

11.00am
Demo Team ‘Zeus’ Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon (Hellenic AF)
Boeing Chinook HC4 (RAF)
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (BAE Systems, Warton)
Lockheed Martin F-16A MLU Fighting Falcon (Belgian AF)
Boeing AH-64D Apache (RNethAF)

12.00pm
Royal Jordanian Falcons x4 Extra EA300L (Royal Jordanian Airlines)
USAF Heritage Flight: North American P-51D Mustang,
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor (USAF 1FW, Langley AFB),
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II (USAF 56FW, Luke AFB)

12.50pm
Pilatus PC-9M x6 Wings of Storm / Krila Oluje (Croatian AF)
Boeing Stearman AN75N1 x3 The Breitling Wingwalkers, AeroSuperbatics, Rendcomb
Extra EA330SC Breitling
PZL-130TC-2 Orlik x7 Team Orlik (Polish AF)

14.00pm
Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane IIc (BBMF)
Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon ‘Solo Turk’ (Turkish AF)
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29A ‘Fulcrum’ (Polish AF)
Saab JAS-39C Gripen (Swedish AF)

15.00pm
Airbus A400M (Airbus Defence & Space)
Eurofighter F-2000A Typhoon (Italian AF, RSV)
Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Bo.105P (German Army)
Flypast: Red Arrows, Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II (USMC) and x2 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (RAF No 1 Sqn)
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II (RAF/USMC VMFAT 501, MCAS Beaufort)
Red Arrows x9 BAE Systems Hawk T1/T1A (RAF)

16.20pm
Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey (USAFE 352 SOW/7th SOS)
Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet (Boeing/US Navy)
AgustaWestland Wildcat HMA2 ‘The Black Cats’ (RN)

17.00pm
Ramex Delta x2 Dassault Mirage 2000N (French AF)
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (RAF)
Dassault Rafale C (French AF)
Aermacchi AT-339A x10 II Frecce Tricolori (Italian AF)


Sunday 10th July 2016 Air Show schedule.

10.00am
Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon ‘Solo Turk’ (Turkish AF)
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (RAF)
Aermacchi AT-339A x10 II Frecce Tricolori (Italian AF)

11.00am
Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon (Polish AF)
Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey (USAFE 352 SOW/7th SOS)
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (BAE Systems, Warton)
Lockheed Martin F-16A MLU Fighting Falcon (Belgian AF)
Boeing AH-64D Apache (RNethAF)

12.10pm
Royal Jordanian Falcons x4 Extra EA300L (Royal Jordanian Airlines)
USAF Heritage Flight: North American P-51D Mustang,
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor (USAF 1FW, Langley AFB),
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II (USAF 56FW, Luke AFB)

12.50pm
PZL-130TC-2 Orlik x7 Team Orlik (Polish AF)
Boeing Stearman AN75N1 x3 The Breitling Wingwalkers, AeroSuperbatics, Rendcomb
Extra EA330SC Breitling
Pilatus PC-9M x6 Wings of Storm / Krila Oluje (Croatian AF)

14.00pm
Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane IIc (BBMF)
Demo Team ‘Zeus’ Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon (Hellenic AF)
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29A ‘Fulcrum’ (Polish AF)
Dassault Rafale C (French AF)

15.00pm
Airbus A400M (Airbus Defence & Space)
Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon (Spanish AF)
Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Bo.105P (German Army)
Flypast: Red Arrows, Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II (USMC) and x2 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (RAF No 1 Sqn)
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II (RAF/USMC VMFAT 501, MCAS Beaufort)
Red Arrows x9 BAE Systems Hawk T1/T1A (RAF)

16.20pm
AgustaWestland Wildcat HMA2 ‘The Black Cats’ (RN)
Ramex Delta x2 Dassault Mirage 2000N (French AF)
Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet (Boeing/US Navy)

17.00pm
Boeing Chinook HC4 (RAF)
Eurofighter F-2000A Typhoon (Italian AF, RSV)
Saab JAS-39C Gripen (Swedish AF)
Northrop F-5E Tiger II x5 Patrouille Suisse (Swiss AF)


SPECIAL FLYPASTS

RIAT have announced that a joint flypast featuring the F-35B's, and two RAF Typhoons and the Red Arrows display team, will take place (subject weather etc) on all three days of the airshow (see above, or for more detailed time see "Red Arrows Display" information.

It has been confirmed that a P-51D Mustang will take part in the USAF Heritage Flight formation at RIAT 2016 alongside an F-22A Raptor and F-35A Lightning II. The identity of the Mustang in question and its operator are still to be confirmed.

Flying in the display on the Friday of RIAT 2016 only will be the ex-Royal Air Force of Oman BAC Strikemaster Mk-82A operated from Hawarden by North Wales Military Aviation Services, and flown by Mark Petrie.

RIAT 2016 Daily Flying Display Participants 2016


Air Force.........Serial............Type.....................Unit................................FLYING – Notes
Belgian AF..........................F-16A MLU..............10 Wing............................Flying: Friday Sat & Sunday
Croatian AF........................PC-9M....................Krila Oluje.........................Flying: Saturday & Sunday
French AF..........................Mirage 2000N............Ramex Delta......................Flying: Friday; Saturday & Sunday
French AF..........................Rafale C..................Rafale Solo Display...............Flying: Saturday & Sunday only
German Army.....................Bolkow B0-105P..........HFWS/C...........................Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Hellenic AF........................F-16 Demo Team........15 Combat Wg....................Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Italian AF..........................AT-339A..................Frecce Tricolori...................Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Italian AF..........................F-2000 Typhoon..........Reparto Sperimentale Volo......Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Netherlands AF...................AH-64D Apache...........301 Sqn (Red Skin Sqn)..........Flying: Friday; Saturday & Sunday
Polish AF..........................F-16C Falcon..............31.BLT................. ...........Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Polish AF..........................Mig-29A...................1.ELT.................. ............Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Polish AF..........................PZL-130 TC2 Orlik.......42 BLSz Team Orlik ..............Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Spanish AF........................EF-2000 Typhoon........Ala.14..............................Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Swedish AF.......................JAS-39C Gripen...........F-7 Wing..........................Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Swiss AF...........................F-5E Tiger II.............Patrouille Suisse..................Flying: Saturday & Sunday
Turkish AF........................F-16C Falcon.............141 Filo (Soloturk Team).........Flying: Friday; Saturday & Sunday
USAF...............................F-22A Raptor............1st FW.............................Flying Friday & Saturday only
.....................................F-35A.....................56th FW...........................Flying Friday & Saturday only
.....................................CV-22B Osprey..........352SOW/7SOS.....................Flying Saturday only
USMC...............................F-35B..........................................................Flying Friday & Saturday
.....................................KC-130J (x2)..................................................Flying Friday only
USN.................................F/A-18F Super Hornet..Boeing A/c Corp..................Flying...... Callsign "HORNET 1" ?
RAF................................Typhoon FGR-4........29 (R) Sqn............................Flying
.....................................Typhoon FGR-4........BAe...................................Flying Friday/Saturday/Sunday
.....................................Hawk T-1A.............Red Arrows..........................Flying Friday/Saturday/Sunday
.....................................Hurricane..............BBoMF................................Flying Friday/Saturday/Sunday
.....................................Spitfire.................BBoMF.................................Flying Friday/Saturday/Sunday
.....................................Chinoook HC.4........18/27 Sqn............................Flying Saturday & Sunday (Chinook Display Team)
Royal Navy........................Wildcat HMA.2........702 Sqn Black Cats..................Flying Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Civil...............................Spitfire TR-9...........Boutlbee Academy...................Flying Saturday & Sunday
.....................................Boeing Stearman......Breitling/Aero-Superbatics.........Aerobatic Team Flying Saturday & Sunday
.....................................Extra 300L.............Royal Jordanian Falcons.............Aerobatic Team Flying Saturday & Sunday
.....................................P-51D Mustang........Heritage Flight.......................Flying Friday; Saturday & Sunday

RIAT 2016 Static Aircraft Display Participants 2016

Air Force.................Serial..............Type.........................Unit....................STATIC - Notes
Royal Australian AF..........................KC-30A......................33 Sqn................Static.....Tanker/Transport
Belgian AF....................................C-130H......................20 Sqn................Static
................................................F-16AM .....................31 Squadron..........Static....possible FA-77 31 Sqn Spl Mrks ?
Royal Canadian AF..........................CP=140 Aurora..............14 Wing..............Static
Croatian AF..................................Mil Mi-171...................91ZB..................Static
French AF....................................Alpha Jet E..........................................Static
German AF..................................Airbus A-400M...............LTG-62...............Static
German AF..................................EF-2000/T...................TLG-31................Static
German AF..................................EF-2000/T...................TLG-73................Static
German AF..................................EF-2000/T...................TLG-74................Static
German AF..................................Tornado IDS/ECR...........TLG-33................Static
German AF..................................C-160D Transall.............LTG-61................Static
German Army...............................Bolkow B0-105P.............HFWS/C...............Static... (plus another 1 in flying display)
German Navy...............................Do-228 (LM).................MFG-3.................Static
German Navy...............................P-3C Orion...................MFG-3.................Static
German Navy...............................EC-135 P2....................MFG-5.................Static
Hellenic AF..................................F-4E Phantom...............117 Combat Wg......Static
Irish Air Corps..............................CN-235-100MPA.............101 Sqn...............Static
Italian AF....................................F-2000 Typhoon.....................................Static
Japan ASDF..................................KC-767J.....................404 Hikotai...........Static
Jordanian AF................................C-130H.......................3 Sqn..................Static
Lithuanian AF...............................C-27J Spartan...............1 Transport Sqn......Static
Netherlands CG.............................Do-228.......................334 Sqn................Static.......Netherlands Coastguards
Netherlands AF.............................KDC-10.......................334 Sqn................CNL.........Report now as Cnl
Netherlands AF.............................C-130H.......................336 Sqn................CNL.........Report now as Cnl
Netherlands AF.............................CH-47 Chinook..............298 Sqn................CNL.........Report now as Cnl
Royal New Zealand AF.....................Boeing 757-22QC............40 Sqn.................Static
Royal Norwegian AF.......................DA-20 ECM Falcon...........717 Sqn................Static
Royal Oman AF............................Casa C-295M.................2 Sqn...................Static
Pakistan AF................................C-130E........................6 Sqn...................Static
Polish Navy................................AN-28B1R Bryza..............44. BlotM...............Static
Spanish AF.................................EF-2000 Typhoon............Ala.14..................Static...........(plus another in flying display)
Swedish AF................................JAS-39D Gripen........................................Static
USAF.......................................CV-22B Osprey................352SOW/7SOS........Static (plus another one in the Flying Display
.............................................MC-130J.......................67SOS..................Static
USAFE......................................F-1CE Eagle...................492FS/48FW..........Static
.............................................F-15E Strike Eagle............493FS/48FW...........Static
.............................................KC-135R.......................351ARS/100ARW......Static
USA Army Europe.........................AH-64D Apache...............1-3rd Avn (ARB).......Static
US Navy....................................P-8 Poseidon..................VP-30...................Static

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RIAT 2016 British Military Static Aircraft Display Participants 2016
ROYAL AIR FORCE
..............................C-130J Hercules............47 Sqn.................................Static
..............................C-130J Hercules C-5.......BTW....................................Static
..............................A-330 Voyager..............10/101 Sqn............................Static
..............................A-400M Atlas C-1...........70 Sqn.................................Static
..............................Squirrel HT.1...............CFS (H)................................Static
..............................Squirrel HT.1...............CFS (H)................................Flight-line Red Arrows Support
..............................Typhoon FGR-4.............1 (F) Sqn..............................Static
..............................Typhoon FGR-4.............41 (R) Sqn............................Static
..............................Typhoon FGR-4.............29 (R) Sqn............................Flying
..............................Tornado GR-4...............XV (R) Sqn............................Static
..............................Tornado GR-4...............31 Sqn.................................Static
..............................Hawk T-1A..................100 Sqn................................Static
..............................Hawk T-2....................IV (R) Sqn.............................Static
...............................Tucano T-1.................72 (R) Sqn............................Static
...............................King Air ....................45 (R) Sqn............................Static

..............................Grob Tutor T-1..............Southampton UAS...................Static To arrive by air
..............................Grob Venture T-2............621 VGS..............................Static: To arrive by road
..............................Grob Viking T-1..............621 VGS..............................Static: To arrive by road
..............................Kirby Cadet T-1............. 621 VGS..............................Static: To arrive by road
..............................Slingsby Grasshopper...... 621 VGS..............................Static: To arrive by road
..............................Slingsby Sedbergh T-1..... 621 VGS..............................Static: To arrive by road
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ROYAL NAVY
..............................Hawk T-1.....................736 NAS.............................Static
..............................King Air Avenger T.1.......750 NAS..............................Static


ARMY AIR CORP
..............................Apache AH-64D.............Middle Wallop........................Static

QinetiQ
.............................Augusta A-109...............ETPS.................................Static
.............................Alpha Jet.....................ETPS.................................Static


Civilian
.....................Strikemaster Mk.82A........North Wales Mil Avn Services.....Static......Flying Friday: Static Saturday & Sunday
.....................Anson C-19...................BAe Systems..........................Static
.....................Sea Hurricane 1B............Shuttleworth Trust...................Static


......................Bulldog T.1..................High G Ltd...............................Static
......................DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10.....High G Ltd...............................Static
......................DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10.....Ben Griffiths.............................Static
G-AKDN.............DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10.....David Gillespie...........................Static oldest airworthy Chipmuck 70 years old
......................DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10.....James Lewis.............................Static
......................DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10.....Lindsay Irvine...........................Static
......................DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10.....Mark De Ridder..........................Static
......................DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10.....Paul Green...............................Static
......................DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10.....Roger Chamberlain.....................Static

......................Hunter F-58A...............Hawker Hunter Avn.....................Static
......................Jet Provost T-5............Jet Aerobatics...........................Static
......................P-51D Mustang.............Heritage Flight (Miss Helen)..........Flying Friday/Saturday/Sunday
......................OV-10B Bronco.............Eureka Aviation.........................Static

......................Airbus A-400M................Airbus Industries...................Flying Friday/Saturday/Sunday
......................Beech 18S.....................Carl0 Ferrari.........................Static
......................Blackburn B-2.................BAe Systems.........................Static
......................DH-60 Cirrus Moth...........BAe Systems.........................Static
......................Britten-Islander...............Britten Norman......................Static
......................Britten-Defender.............Britten Norman.......................Static
......................Beech KingAir 350 SM.......Textron Aviation.....................Static (special Mission fit)
......................Cessna 208 Caravan.........Textron Aviation.....................Static (special Mission fit)
......................Textron Scorpion............Textron Aviation.....................Static
......................Gulfstream G-550............Gulfstream Aviation.................Static
......................PA-28-180 Cherokee.........Professional Flight Training.........Static
......................Cessna C-172N...............Professional Flight Training.........Static
......................Piaggio R-166C...............Fenicotteri Utility....................Static
......................Shorts SC-7 Skyvan..........Eureka Aviation......................Static
......................TB-20 Trinidad...............Bruno Stocker.........................Static
......................Bristol Scout..................David Bremner Biplane..............Static Fri Sat Sun

......................C-42B Ikarus..................RAF Halton Flying Club.............Static to arrive by road; in the RAF Charitable Trust area.
......................EV-97 Eurostar............... RAF Halton Flying Club.............Static to arrive by road; in the RAF Charitable Trust area.
......................P2002 JF Sierra.............. RAF Halton Flying Club.............Static to arrive by road; in the RAF Charitable Trust area.
......................P2008 JC......................RAF Flying Club Assoc..............Static to arrive by road; in the RAF Charitable Trust area.


AERONAUTICAL PLANNED ATTENDANCE & CANCELLATIONS

General Public information "EGVA" 2016
Sat Nav (postal code)...........GL7 4EG Once close to the airfield, please follow the "AA", and not your Sat Nav
WiFI Access......................Free WiFi access on airfield at the three service stations, as well as in the Techno Zone and Vintage Village.
ATM Machines...................Available at the three Service Stations, plus in the Vintage Village. These locations will be marked on the showground map.
Stepladder in Park & View?....The Park & View East enclosure has a dedicated stepladder area. Stepladders may only be used in this area.
Use of stepladder...............There is no stepladder restriction in the Park & View West enclosure.
Aircraft participation list.......Will be updated weekly, on a Thursday at midday.

2016 RIAT Airshow Theme
In 2016, the Air Tattoo will be looking to the future with the theme; The Next Generation: Inspiring Innovation. Experience the next generation of air power as the F-35 Lightning II, the world's latest fighter jet takes to the skies at this year's show from 8 - 10 July at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

Top Guns from around the world will take part in the action-packed 8 hour flying display (4 hours on Friday) demonstrating their skills at the controls of the latest fighter jets such as the F-35, F-22 and Typhoon as well as the Gripen, F-16, Rafale and Mirage. Alongside these will be the outstanding Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows and the nostalgia evoking Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

The air-to-air refueling tanker theme includes:
The Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) will be making a welcome return to RIAT with a KC-767J. The contingent, from 404 Hikotai at Komaki Airport, uses the KC-767J for passenger and cargo transport, as well as supporting the air force's frontline fighters with refuelling via the boom method (suitable for aircraft types such as the F-15 and F-16).

The aircraft will join the already announced USAFE KC-135R, RAF Voyager and RAAF KC-30 tankers in the static display, as well as the US Marine Corps MC-130J that will be taking part in a refuelling demonstration in Friday's flying display.

STATIC THEMES and Pavilions 2016

Techno Zone Activities and Exhibitors at the Air Tattoo 2016:
NATS - Keeping the skies safe, Civil ATC no aircraft, but expected ATC simulator.
Airbus - demonstrating the principles of flight, small aircraft simulator.
Lockheed Martin - manufacturing the next generation of military aircraft mock up of aircraft expect F-35 ?
QinetiQ - keeping today's military aircraft in the air. Military Drones planned to be on display
Rolls-Royce - aircraft propulsion systems, engines only
GE Aviation - cutting edge aircraft systems
GCHQ - the secrets of cyber security
Moog - aircraft control systems
IET - visitors can discover what it takes to be an engineer
Royal Aeronautical Society - detailing what the aerospace community can do for you
Martin Baker - giving people the chance to sit in an ejector seat
British Airways - allowing visitors to discover how commercial air travel uses 21st century technology
Raytheon - find out more about intelligence systems
MANTRA - allowing visitors to find out how technology has taken manufacturing into the 21st century
Air Cadet Organisation - bringing exciting opportunities to students nationwide, three aircraft: Vigilant: Viking plus one other.
Lockheed Martin Schools' Engineering Challenge - Saturday 9 July - local secondary schools put forward their young engineers to compete to make a working model in a day
Young Engineer Competition - Friday 8 July - find out which primary school can build a system to deliver a fragile cargo to a target
RAF Cosford Mechanical hand skills - get the chance to assist RAF Cosford Hand skills team build a picture of innovation in aviation.
UKSEDS - educating students on the exploration of space
Women's Engineering Society - allowing visitors to build 'stixx' structures with engineers
AirSim - visitors can immerse themselves inside a state of the art flight simulator
BAE - a leader in aerospace technology and engineering
Bloodhound - UK-led developer of Supersonic Cars
RAF Microlight Flying Association - offering the opportunity learn and experience Microlight Flight: two or three Micro light expected to be on display
Electroflight - building an electric racing aircraft that is set to be the fastest electric aircraft in the world
RAF Engineers - Meet the teams that keep the RAF in the air

RAF VILLAGE 2016 (subject to change for operational reason)
Units on display in and around the RAF Village at the 2016 Air Tattoo:
1 Air Mobility Wing
1 Engineering Logistics Sqn
2 MT Mechanical Transportation Sqn
3 Mobile Catering Sqn
90 SU Signals Unit
A400M Atlas Static Display
Air Tattoo Official Merchandise
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Hawk Full Size Model Aircraft
RAF Careers Engagement
RAF Engineering
RAF Official Trading
RAF Regiment & Climbing Wall
Red Arrows
Tactical Medical Wing
Tactical Imagery Wing
Typhoon Full Size Model Aircraft

VINTAGE VILLAGE 2016
Currently their appears to be no aeronautical aircraft in this area (but in the past a few old vintage aircraft have been displayed).

AUTODROME AREA 2016
Currently their appears to be no aeronautical aircraft in this area, in this area full of cars, only RAF item here is the RAF Mountain Rescue Team

ADRENALIN ZONE 2016
Currently their appears to be no aeronautical aircraft in this area, in this area full of cars

BAE SYSTEMS COLLECTION ZONE 2016 located in the centre of the showground,
Some aircraft and drones are expected to be in this area, but currently plastic or real items are confirmed as Eurofighter and Typhoon
Vintage aircraft in this zone comprise of:Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1, a DHC-1 Chipmunk, a Blackburn B2, a DH-60 Cirrus Moth, a Bristol Scout, a Sea Hurricane 1B and an Avro Anson C.19.

TRADERS AND EXHIBITORS 2016 Due to lack of space restricted to aviation items only
31 'Tiger' Squadron Blue.......................Squadron PR Material
Aces High Collectables Red....................Aviation gifts, models and clothing
Antics Red........................................Traditional model shop and toys
Army Careers Blue...............................Army information and recruitment
Army of Angels Red........ .....................Charity supporting wounded soldiers
AV8 Books Red....................................Aviation books and collectables
Aviation Retail Direct Red.......................Model aircraft, books and souvenirs
Boscombe Downs Cockpits..Vintage Village...Exhibiting vintage cockpits
Concorde Photos Red...........................Photos and collectables
De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Trust (DHAHT) Red....Charity preserving aviation heritage
De Gratia Coins Red.............................Coins, tokens, banknotes, medals, cap badges
Engineering Science Aviation Group Blue....Original aviation memorability
Enterprise Aviation Photography Red..........Aviation books, postcards, patches and toys
Flying Dutchman Red & Blue................Aviation merchandise
Flyingraphics Ltd Red.......................Graphic t-shirts for aviation enthusiasts
PL Group Blue...................................Aviation gadgets, t-shirts, caps, key rings, stickers
Lupa Aircraft Models Red......................Aviation scale models and gifts
Oxford Diecast Models Ltd Red................Accurate scale diecast model
Royal Air Forces Asc (RAFA) Red & Blue......Charity that supports the RAF family
Steffen Design Blue........................... .Aviation accessories
Squadron Prints Blue........................... .Aviation prints, gifts and clothing
Sunset Aviation Art Red..................... .Aviation art, corgi/airfix models
The Aviation Bookshop P&V & Red...........New and second-hand aviation books/collections
The Collections Blue...........................Official licensed Red Arrows Merchandise
The Flyzone Ltd Red & Blue ...................Remote control gadgets, picnic accessories, toys and sunglasses
The Invicta Foundation Blue..................Charity supporting wounded soldiers and their families
The Peoples Mosquito Ltd Blue...............Charity returning the mosquito to flight
The Reds Merchandise Red & Blue...........Official licensed Red Arrows merchandise
The Wooden Model Company Ltd Red........Replica hand carved wooden models/aviation t-shirts
Tyro Laser Cutting Red..................... .Aviation laser cut gifts and souvenirs
World Challenge Coins Blue...................Military challenge coins

RIAT SERVICE STATIONS 2016
RIAT have three Service Stations; one located in each of the coloured zones and many of the same facilities are also in the Vintage Village.

In the food court you can sit at one of the numerous picnic benches, either under cover in a large marquee or outside in the sun, and enjoy vegetarian, organic and salad options, Asian cuisine or a pizza; alongside a traditional burger or fish and chips.
Also located at the service stations are visitor information points, official merchandise and souvenir programmes, cash points and free WiFi.
The Vintage Village offers similar facilities to the Service Stations. Those marked with an * are also available in the Vintage Village.
Service Station facilities:
Food Court with a variety of catering options*
Marquee with seating
Visitor Information
Free WiFi*
Cash points*
Official Air Tattoo merchandise
Picnic benches & seating*
Toilets nearby*


Fairford RIAT Air Show Car parks 2016
Friday 8th July: from 07.30 hours to 18.00 hours
Saturday 9th: from 06.00 hours to 20.00 hours
Sunday 10th from 06.00 hours to 20.00 hours


Fairford RIAT Park and View Car parks 2016
Wednesday 6th July 2016...Park and View Car Park Open 07.30 hours till 19.30 hours.
Thursday 7th July 2016......Park and View Car Park Open 07.30 hours till 19.30 hours.
Monday 11July 2016.........Park and View Car Park Open 07.30 hours till 16.30 hours.


Showground Open Times 2016
Friday 8th July - 07.30 to 18.00 hours
Saturday 9th July - 07.30 to 19.30 hours
Sunday 10th July - 07.30 to 19.30 hours


Flying display Times 2016
Friday 8th July - 11.00 to 15.00 hours
Saturday 9th July - 10.00 to 17.30 hours
Saturday 10th July - 10.00 to 17.30 hours


RIAT Fairford ATC Operational times - RIAT 2016
8th to 11th July 2016........0800 to 2000
11th July......................0900 to 1600 to be confirmed shortly
Please note it is expected that Fairford ATC will be open at certain times on Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th, but not operationally staffed by RIAT personnel.

Car Radio Frequency
87.700 (FM) Air Tattoo Live (airshow commentary, news and traffic information): Tune into Air Tattoo Live on 87.7 MHz, the RIAT Air Tattoo’s very own radio station, for FAIRFORD RIAT AERONAUTICAL FREQUENCIES 2015


STATIC PARK 2016 Planned arrives (Non Air arrivals; i.e. arrive by road)

BAe "Education Trailer Park" Aircraft on display:
Sopwith Camel
Supermarine Spitfire
Hawker Hurricane
Gloster Meteor
Panavia Tornado
Eurofighter Typhoon

"Air Cadet Display" Aircraft on display 2016:
Viking T.1 Glider 622 VGS (Volunteer Gilding Squadron) RAF Upavon
Vigilant T.1 Motor Glider 637 VGS, RAF Little Rissington
+ one other to be announced

Techno Zone sponsored by Lockheed Martin - Site I (near Blue entrance gate & opposite ATC Tower)
F-35 (Mock-up)

BAe System Village 2016- (adjacent and just west of ATC Tower): BAe Typhoon: BAe Hawk: Plus one other to be announced

RAF Village 2016

Vintage Village 2016- Eastern end of public area

NOT FOR OPERATIONAL USE

LAST UPDATED - - Monday 13th June 2016 16.00 hours

The predicted Weather (last updated xxxxxx June 2016)

Friday 8th July 2016.........No information yet available
Saturday 9th July............No information yet available
Sunday 10th July.............No information yet available
Monday 11th July............No information yet available

ATC Notes & Restrictions for RIAT Fairford 2016

The following SSR are temporary assigned to the Farnborough Airshow 2016(EGLF) from : 16/07/04 00:01C) TO: 16/07/18 23:59 to ATC for the the duration of the Farnborough Air Show 2016
4211-4214 VALIDATED/UNVERIFIED
6001-6037 (4 JUL-14 JUL) VALIDATED/VERIFIED
6001-6005 (15 JUL-17 JUL) VALIDATED/UNVERIFIED
6006-6037 (15 JUL-17JUL) VALIDATED/VERIFIED

AIR RIAT Drone (UAV) Warning to Operators

The Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 is warning that anyone flying drones or small unmanned aircraft systems may face prosecution if they operate them in the greater area around RAF Fairford. The call has been prompted by safety concerns following a spate of recent incidents at airports and other airfields around the UK.

Article 161 of the Air Navigation Order grants the Air Tattoo Restricted Airspace between Wednesday, July 5th and Monday July 11th to allow safe conduct of the event and contravention of that would constitute a criminal act.

Air Tattoo Chief Executive Andy Armstrong said he was making the appeal to highlight to the owners of drones or small unmanned aircraft systems the potential serious consequences of operating them within restricted airspace. He said: "The use of these small flying machines to capture aerial video footage is becoming increasingly popular. I wish to remind people that rules and regulations exist surrounding their operation and that, in the case of the Air Tattoo, none are permitted to be airborne at or around the airshow.

"My priority is to ensure we stage a safe event, for participants and public alike, and I advise anyone who sees 'drone' activity within the Air Tattoo airspace to report it to the Police."

ADMISSION TICKETS 2016 - NOT FOR SALE AT THE GATE
Admission tickets must be bought online in advance and are not available at the gates. Tickets are NOT available from outlets (Barclay's Bank and Tourist Information Centres) as they have been previously.

UNDER 16s FREE WITH TICKET HOLDER - please select the number of free child passes when ordering or login to your account to add additional child passes.

FREE CAR PARKING - Car parking is free - however please select the number of cars your party will be bringing into an Air Tattoo Car Park to assist us with our Traffic Management Plan. As a ticket holder you do not need a permit to park at the Air Tattoo. By selecting subsidised admission with shuttle bus or park & ride you are not entitled to bring your car to the Air Tattoo.

DISABLED FACILITIES - To book tickets, the Disabled Enclosure (SOLD OUT Saturday and Sunday) or a Disabled Parking Permit please call 0800 107 1940 (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm). If our lines are busy please leave a message and we will return your call. Please have your Blue Badge details to hand when calling.
COACH TRAVEL & GROUPS - Attend by coach with a combined ticket/travel package. View the current list of coach operators HERE. If you are looking to run a coach tour to the Air Tattoo you can find more information HERE.

ADMIN FEE - £2 admin fee per booking. Please check your order carefully as changes at a later date will incur an admin fee of £10.

BOOK ONLINE OR CALL FREEPHONE 0800 107 1940 (8.30am - 5.30pm, Mon - Fri). Our lines maybe busy so please leave a message and we will return your call.
DISCOUNTS - the prices below include any discount
Standard 3 May until sold out Full Price
Number of days you buy Multi-day discounts apply for 2 or 3 day admission Up to £15
What you buy Combined admission & bus to/from Swindon Only £1.50 each way!

Combined admission & Park & Ride Only £2.50 each way!
1 Day Ticket (Now Full Price)

Person under 16 go FREE, but have to be accompanied by at least one over 16 i.e. adult

under 16: Friday 8 July (4 hour flying display): over 16: £39.00 BUY NOW
Saturday 9 July (8 hour flying display): over 16: £49.00 SOLD OUT
Sunday 10 July (8 hour flying display): over 16: £49.00 BUY NOW

2 Day Ticket (Now Full Price)
Friday 8 + Saturday 9 July: over 16: £78.00 SOLD OUT
Friday 8 + Sunday 10 July over 16 £78.00 BUY NOW



FREE CAR PARKING - Car parking is free - however please select the number of cars your party will be bringing into an Air Tattoo Car Park to assist us with our

Traffic Management Plan. As a ticket holder you do not need a permit to park at the Air Tattoo. By selecting subsidised admission with shuttle bus or park & ride you are not entitled to bring your car to the Air Tattoo.

DISABLED FACILITIES - To book tickets, the Disabled Enclosure (SOLD OUT Saturday and Sunday) or a Disabled Parking Permit please call 0800 107 1940 (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm). If our lines are busy please leave a message and we will return your call. Please have your Blue Badge details to hand when calling.

COACH TRAVEL & GROUPS - Attend by coach with a combined ticket/travel package. View the current list of coach operators HERE. If you are looking to run a coach tour to the Air Tattoo you can find more information HERE.

ADMIN FEE - £2 admin fee per booking. Please check your order carefully as changes at a later date will incur an admin fee of £10.
BOOK ONLINE OR CALL FREEPHONE 0800 107 1940 (8.30am - 5.30pm, Mon - Fri). Our lines maybe busy so please leave a message and we will return your call.


As there is no suitable parking or appropriate facilities on the public highways and pedestrian walkways surrounding RAF Fairford the Park & View enclosure is provided for your safety and convenience. Open to view arrivals (Wed-Thurs) and departures (Mon). Monday P & V available online until midnight on 10 July and on the gate which opens at 7.30 am.

Park and View Area Under 16 16 and over
Wednesday 6 July FREE £15 BUY NOW
Thursday 7 July FREE £15 BUY NOW
Monday 11 July FREE £20 BUY NOW

Available to 'click and collect', buy your Souvenir Programme in advance for only £10 (on the day £12) and you will be emailed a voucher to enable you to collect your copy at the Air Tattoo.
Click and Collect Souvenir Programme
£10.00 BUY NOW
under 16: FREE
over 16: £88.00 SOLD OUT

3 Day Ticket (Now Full Price)
Friday 8 + Saturday 9 + Sunday 10 July FREE
£122.00 SOLD OUT

Admission + Swindon Shuttle Bus more info
£3 return per day
£3 return per day*
PHONE ONLY
Admission + Cheltenham Park & Ride more info £5 return per day £5 return per day* BUY NOW
Admission + Gloucester Park & Ride more info
£5 return per day £5 return per day* BUY NOW
By selecting the subsidised admission ticket with shuttle bus or park & ride option you are not entitled to bring your car to the Air Tattoo. Your ticket will only be valid for the Yellow entry point which is the dedicated entrance for bus passengers and pedestrians. To book Swindon Shuttle Bus please call FREEPHONE 0800 107 1940 (8.30am - 5.30pm, Mon - Fri).
*In addition to the ticket price.

UPGRADE WITH AN ENCLOSURE

A great place for all the family, the Viewing Village has a choice of a Grandstand or Garden Seat (not Friday). The price below is in addition to your admission ticket.
Viewing Village Under 5 (no seat) 5 years and over
Friday 8 July - Grandstand Seat FREE £29.00 BUY NOW
Saturday 9 July - Grandstand Seat FREE £29.00 SOLD OUT
Saturday 9 July - Garden Seat FREE £27.00 SOLD OUT
Sunday 10 July - Grandstand Seat FREE £29.00 BUY NOW
Sunday 10 July - Garden Seat FREE £27.00 BUY NOW


Pimm's Flight Deck upgrade includes a picnic style lunch, crowdline position and private toilets. The Flight Deck is not open on Friday. The price below is in addition to your admission ticket.
Pimm's Flight Deck Under 5 (no seat) 5 years and over
Saturday 9 July FREE £59.00 SOLD OUT
Sunday 10 July FREE £59.00 BUY NOW


A Cotswold Club upgrade includes a tasty brunch, crowdline position and private toilets. The price below is in addition to your admission ticket.
Cotswold Club Under 5 (no seat) 5 years and over
Friday 8 July N/A £65.00 BUY NOW
Saturday 9 July N/A £65.00 SOLD OUT
Sunday 10 July N/A £65.00 BUY NOW


An Aviation Club upgrade includes access to the VIP traffic route and car park, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, private garden and grandstand. The price below is in addition to your admission ticket.
Aviation Club Under 5 5 years and over
Friday 8 July N/A £130.00 BUY NOW
Saturday 9 July N/A £130.00 SOLD OUT
Sunday 10 July N/A £130.00 BUY NOW

Experience informal luxury in our exclusive First Class Enclosure situated in a central position on the crowdline it offers all-day contemporary catering and inclusive bar. The price below is in addition to your admission ticket.
First Class Lounge
Under 5 5 years and over
Friday 8 July FREE £200.00 BUY NOW
Saturday 9 July FREE £300.00 SOLD OUT
Sunday 10 July FREE £300.00 BUY NOW


The Lightning Pavilion is the ultimate place to enjoy the Air Tattoo. For more information or to book please contact Sandra Keen on 01285 713300 ext 5339 or sandra.keen@rafcte.com
Lightning Pavilion Under 12 12 years and over
Friday 8 July N/A £426 SOLD OUT
Saturday 9 July N/A £504 SOLD OUT
Sunday 10 July N/A £504 BUY NOW


A Friend of the Royal International Air Tattoo membership package is ideal if you are passionate about aviation and photography as you get exclusive access to a centrally located grandstand, private marquee, free WiFi, private toilets and secure left luggage facilities.
FRIAT Membership Under 5 5-15 years 16 and over
MACH-1 Sat 9 July - Sun 10 July (2 days) N/A £80.00 £160.00 SOLD OUT
MACH-2 Fri 8 July - Mon 11 July (4 days) N/A £95.00 £190.00 SELLING FAST
MACH-3 Wed 6 July - Mon 11 July (6 days) N/A £105.00 £210.00 SELLING FAST


As there is no suitable parking or appropriate facilities on the public highways and pedestrian walkways surrounding RAF Fairford the Park & View enclosure is provided for your safety and convenience. Open to view arrivals (Wed-Thurs) and departures (Mon). Monday P & V available online until midnight on 10 July and on the gate which opens at 7.30am.
Park and View Area Under 16 16 and over
Wednesday 6 July FREE £15 BUY NOW
Thursday 7 July FREE £15 BUY NOW
Monday 11 July FREE £20 BUY NOW


Available to 'click and collect', buy your Souvenir Programme in advance for only £10 (on the day £12) and you will be emailed a voucher to enable you to collect your copy at the Air Tattoo.
Click and Collect Souvenir Programme
£10.00 BUY NOW

CAMPING 2016 (last updated June 14th 2016

RIAT appear to have their own campsite.Not being a camper and only going for the Saturday,this is what they are charging,is it a fair price:
Four camping options within easy walking distance of the Red Customer Entry Point:
Self Pitch - bring you own tent (minimum 2 nights) - £15pppn plus a £10 pitch fee
Motor-home/caravan (no electric hook-up) - £30 per night plus a £10 pitch fee
Pre-pitched tent (let someone else set it up!) - £175 for two nights for up to 4 people

From their web page: they "will be open from 9am till 7pm from Wednesday through to Sunday."
Note however, there's a minimum booking of 2 nights at: "Pitch Price £10 plus £30 per night. "; so just Saturday night would cost you £70

Boutique camping - Bell tents with proper beds! Quads, triple or double sizes from £475 for 2 nights

Official Air Tattoo Campsite Provided by Bluebell Tents - NEW for 2016!
The Air Tattoo Official Campsite, provided by Bluebell Tents, is located off base, on the opposite side of the road to the Red Customer Entry Point and is open from Wednesday 6 July to Sunday 10 July inclusive. Toilets, showers, food concessions and a bar will be on site.

There are 4 camping options:
Self Pitch - bring your own tent (minimum 2 nights)
Motorhome/caravan (no electric hook up)
Pre-pitched tent (minimum 2 nights)
Boutique Camping - Bell tents with beds (glamping!) etc.
Find out more and book HERE.

FAT CAMPING: Fat camping didn't run last year, were opposite the main gate, to the south of 27 approach. Keep a look out, they might come back!!
FLYBY CAMPING: is just to the north of the 27 approach, about 10 minutes walk to the gates. Web Site (http://www.arkells.com/flybycamping/
FURZEY HILL: website claims to have the "best view" are genuine. No current information other than the following, website wrong or is it £50 per night to camp? and then £15 to stay for the day?
KEMPSFORD: It has been quoted on FC that Kempsford is full as of a few days ago. Web Site: http://www.airshowcamping.co.uk/
RYHMES FARM: Ryhmes Farm and its turn up on the day... but they don't allow camper-vans!! The guy said he had a run in with the council about it. Further to this Rhymes have said in June 2016 that their is a possibility the field being closed after the new regulations after shore ham last year etc.He also mentioned that there was talk about this fence or "screen" as he put it. Nothing at the moment though!
TOTTERDOWN: Totterdown is booked
TOWNSEND FARM: Townsend farm they allow campervans £15 a day about 5 mins walk to RW 27? Web Site: http://www.totterdownhillcampsite.co.uk/

I see on other forums that people still keep saying that land owners can do whatever they want on their private land next to an airfield as it's beyond the control of air show organisers. That maybe true, for now, but they overlook that air show organisers have a significant influence over the desire for people to want to be on that land in the first place, including the people making those comments.

Screens around a fence will be an annoyance to those who want to take photos through it, but nothing compared to the risk of air show organisers putting the 24/7 sound of large generators and HGVs reversing next to a camp site. Or fun fairs next to them during the day. Or changing the air and ground operations so aircraft rarely need to go near the crowded spots. Or traffic controls making it difficult to get in and out. Etc. etc.

It'll be interesting this year to see what the balance of compromise and stubbornness turns out to be, but I suspect organisers and land owners are already working together, otherwise there'll be many tears before bedtime.

Blocking the view of people watching outside the airfield is one of the measures airshow organisers have to take on in the new CAA safety rules, in order to get a display permit!

Is that in CAP403 ? Considering the popularity of 'live' side viewing is usually due to the proximity of the airborne participants I can't see how an organiser could block the view of the sky. Sure, you can attempt to obscure the view of an airfield but it isn't going to deter anybody.

Furzey Hill is expensive compared to Totterdown and Rhymes.It's a lot further away from the airfield if you are planning on viewing the show on any days.From what I have been told,the aircraft only turn over there on their way back to crowd center.On the plus side though it's a more family orientated camp site with no late night rowdyness and large groups getting plastered into the early hours.There is more chance of this at Rhymes and I wouldn't be surprised if they do put up a large fence or screen in front of the park and view. Totterdown do however have late cancellations so you could try there and just turn up but this is pot luck of course.

Flyby has had it's problems in the past,a couple of years back neighbours who didn't approve of them operating as a campsite were throwing fireworks at the tents.Also playing loud music into the early hours to deliberately keep people awake.I don't know if they had any problems in 2015 ?

Have a look in the Rhymes closing down thread a few below this one, all the reasons are in there!

You could probably pay a local farmer to rent out some land.

Fairford Airshow Camping and 'Park and View' website: http://www.fairfordairshowcamping.co.uk
Fairford FC Camping website: http://www.fairfordfccamping.co.uk

General Accommodation - Where to stay (last updated 14th June 2016)(

Local accommodation is reserved long in advance for the Air Tattoo weekend and it is therefore best to book early.

Other accommodation reservations can be arranged by local Tourist Information Centres or CentrePoint.
Cirencester........+44 (0) 1285 654180 cirencestervic@slm-ltd.co.uk
Swindon...........+44 (0) 1793 466454 infocentre@swindon.gov.uk
Cheltenham.......+44 (0) 1242 522878 info@cheltenham.gov.uk
Gloucester........+44 (0) 1452 396572 tourism@gloucester.gov.uk
Stroud.............+44 (0) 1453 765768 tic@stroud.gov.uk
Oxford.............44 (0) 1865 686430 info@experienceoxfordshire.com

CentrePoint offer a reservation service for hotel bookings
Telephone:.......+44 (0) 1793 435588: Fax:+44 (0) 1793 485600 Email: sales@centrepointvenuesearch.com Website: http://www.centrepointvenuesearch.com

Swindon Marriott Hotel
Telephone:.......+44 (0) 1793 512 121 Fax: +44 (0) 1793 513 114 Website: http://www.marriott.co.uk

You will need to book directly via the contact details above.


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[robin]

Do you think I should switch some of the information around in this section i.e bringing the frequencies, and aircraft attending nearer the top ?

[Dannnn]

Great post! Thanks for taking the time to do it. Shall be using this to update my frequencies nearer the time

[andrew b]

Do you think I should switch some of the information around in this section i.e bringing the frequencies, and aircraft attending nearer the top ?

yes please frequencies especialy and thanks for putting this up .

[kstater94]

Wow

There is a lot of useful information here (and there will be in the other section as well)

Thank you so much for taking the time to put it all together!

John

[rh226]

RIAT appear to have their own campsite.Not being a camper and only going for the Saturday,this is what they are charging,is it a fair price:
Four camping options within easy walking distance of the Red Customer Entry Point:
Self Pitch - bring you own tent (minimum 2 nights) - £15pppn plus a £10 pitch fee
Motor-home/caravan (no electric hook-up) - £30 per night plus a £10 pitch fee
Pre-pitched tent (let someone else set it up!) - £175 for two nights for up to 4 people

From their web page: they "will be open from 9am till 7pm from Wednesday through to Sunday."
Note however, there's a minimum booking of 2 nights at: "Pitch Price £10 plus £30 per night. "; so just Saturday night would cost you £70

Boutique camping - Bell tents with proper beds! Quads, triple or double sizes from £475 for 2 nights

As a caravanner, I would say that the Motor-home/caravan price is totally OTT - especially as there is no electric hook-up. But, they have got a "desperate" market, so they will be able to get away with it.

Just as a comparison, I looked at the prices for Sandy Balls (nr. Fordingbridge in Hampshire) for the same Friday and Saturday nights. Their price would be £90 for a fully serviced pitch (electric, water and drainage) - plus, of course, access to a vast amount of on-site amenities (restaurants, swimming pool, club house, entertainment, boutiques, etc). Remember, though, that Sandy Balls is one of the most expensive in the country.

[robin]

RIAT appear to have their own campsite.Not being a camper and only going for the Saturday,this is what they are charging,is it a fair price:
Four camping options within easy walking distance of the Red Customer Entry Point:
Self Pitch - bring you own tent (minimum 2 nights) - £15pppn plus a £10 pitch fee
Motor-home/caravan (no electric hook-up) - £30 per night plus a £10 pitch fee
Pre-pitched tent (let someone else set it up!) - £175 for two nights for up to 4 people

From their web page: they "will be open from 9am till 7pm from Wednesday through to Sunday."
Note however, there's a minimum booking of 2 nights at: "Pitch Price £10 plus £30 per night. "; so just Saturday night would cost you £70

Boutique camping - Bell tents with proper beds! Quads, triple or double sizes from £475 for 2 nights

As a caravanner, I would say that the Motor-home/caravan price is totally OTT - especially as there is no electric hook-up. But, they have got a "desperate" market, so they will be able to get away with it.

Just as a comparison, I looked at the prices for Sandy Balls (nr. Fordingbridge in Hampshire) for the same Friday and Saturday nights. Their price would be £90 for a fully serviced pitch (electric, water and drainage) - plus, of course, access to a vast amount of on-site amenities (restaurants, swimming pool, club house, entertainment, boutiques, etc). Remember, though, that Sandy Balls is one of the most expensive in the country.

I thank you for your update and information.

Sandy Balls (is near Bournemouth, rather than Fairford) and is a long way from Fairford. For someone who is interest in buying and "RV", I must say I am concerned the high price of some sites charge, anyway will hire one this year (to visit UK and oversea airshows and airfields) to see the problems myself, before buying one.

[robin]

RIAT appear to have their own campsite.Not being a camper and only going for the Saturday,this is what they are charging,is it a fair price:
Four camping options within easy walking distance of the Red Customer Entry Point:
Self Pitch - bring you own tent (minimum 2 nights) - £15pppn plus a £10 pitch fee
Motor-home/caravan (no electric hook-up) - £30 per night plus a £10 pitch fee
Pre-pitched tent (let someone else set it up!) - £175 for two nights for up to 4 people

From their web page: they "will be open from 9am till 7pm from Wednesday through to Sunday."
Note however, there's a minimum booking of 2 nights at: "Pitch Price £10 plus £30 per night. "; so just Saturday night would cost you £70

Boutique camping - Bell tents with proper beds! Quads, triple or double sizes from £475 for 2 nights

As a caravanner, I would say that the Motor-home/caravan price is totally OTT - especially as there is no electric hook-up. But, they have got a "desperate" market, so they will be able to get away with it.

Just as a comparison, I looked at the prices for Sandy Balls (nr. Fordingbridge in Hampshire) for the same Friday and Saturday nights. Their price would be £90 for a fully serviced pitch (electric, water and drainage) - plus, of course, access to a vast amount of on-site amenities (restaurants, swimming pool, club house, entertainment, boutiques, etc). Remember, though, that Sandy Balls is one of the most expensive in the country.

I thank you for your update and information.

Sandy Balls (is near Bournemouth, rather than Fairford) and is a long way from Fairford. For someone who is interest in buying and "RV", I must say I am concerned the high price of some sites charge, anyway will hire one this year (to visit UK and oversea airshows and airfields) to see the problems myself, before buying one.

[rh226]

Yes, Robin, but I only used Sandy Balls as a price comparison purely because it is so expensive. Its location relative to Fairford never came into the equation.

[quid21]

This is just my personal opinion, but the list of aircraft attending etc is already in the RIAT website, and since they're the source of the invitees, is it worth duplicating what they have already done and already update? Would save you time!

The frequency list is useful though the most useful thing for me would be the display schedule for the day I'm attending since I generally refuse to pay the extortionate price for a programme with tens of pages of advertising and two pages of display schedule. Shame RIAT don't produce a simple display schedule for £1, or even include it free since the tickets are very expensive already.

[kstater94]

My thoughts as well regarding the participant listing

I think the list of attendees is a good idea for historical purposes

Although RIAT give you a list of who has been invited and or confirmed attending, that's really all you get. The list here on Fighter Control is going to include serials, operator, if it is displaying, and other notes

I think that might be good for anyone requiring that in the future. I personally used Google regarding the 2009 show and was lead to some discussion here.

So, kind of a pain... yes

Appreciated years later.... most definitely

Cheers!
John

[robin]

Hi Folks

Have been busy recently, so now looking to see if this page needs updating.....

Any updates to this list is most welcome, especially as we are approaching the RIAT Display Dates

[slogen51]

Any heads up as to when the FF F-22s are planned to arrive.

Were they coming with the F-35A to Fairford or perhaps going to Lakenheath first?

cheers
Mike

[FISHER01]

Any heads up as to when the FF F-22s are planned to arrive.

Were they coming with the F-35A to Fairford or perhaps going to Lakenheath first?

cheers
Mike

The fifth somebody told me...

[robin]

As requested have listed current known "FLYING participants" and "Static Participants" in two separate lists as requested.

Any corrections or additions most welcome.....

[robin]

Various minor updates included, including some ATC info.

Any further updates most welcome

[robin]

The latest announced RIAT aircraft participation have been added to the master list

Further updates will be add as we approach the air show dates

[Sean Mac]

Blackcats a2a noted as 254.475 at Yeovilton.

Sean

[robin]

Blackcats a2a noted as 254.475 at Yeovilton.

Sean

Many thanks interesting frequency... Have amended my Air To Air listing (on airfield information).

[robin]

The joint flypast featuring the F-35B's, and two RAF Typhoons and the Red Arrows display team dates and times are now listed in RAF Fairford Airshow movements section, to allow you to plan ahead to be in the best position for your photographs.