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Royal Danish Air Force F-16 in a red and white display scheme flying at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2024

Royal International Air Tattoo

16 to 18 July 2027

RAF Fairford, Fairford, United Kingdom

Photo: Julian Herzog ( Website ), CC BY 4.0

170,000
Visitors
52
Sponsors
3 days
Duration
Fairford
United Kingdom

About the event

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is a three-day military airshow held each July at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. It is run by RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises and its profits support the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust.

The show combines flying displays with a large static display of military aircraft from air arms around the world. The 2027 edition runs from 16 to 18 July 2027.

  • Almost 170,000 visitors over three days
  • Hundreds of aircraft representing around 30 nations
  • About 18 hours of flying displays
  • Almost 22,000 hospitality guests
  • Techno Zone with STEM activities for young people

Figures as published by the organiser.

Who attends

Air forces, defence industry and the public.

  • Manufacturers
  • Air forces
  • Delegations
  • Suppliers
  • Public
  • Media
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Sponsors and partners (52)

Sponsors and partners of Royal International Air Tattoo, 20 of them with a Flying Engineer profile. The 2026 list, published by the organiser. The 2027 list will replace it when published.

Sponsors

Sponsors of Royal International Air Tattoo, as published by the organiser.

  • Ascent

    Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. As the l

    Supporter sponsor

  • GE Aerospace

    GE Aerospace: Pioneering Advanced Technologies and Comprehensive Aviation Solutions Core Services & Expertise GE Aerospace emerges as a world-leading aerospace…

    Supporter sponsor

  • A

    Airbus

    European aerospace group building A220, A320, A330 and A350 airliners, helicopters, defence and space systems, headquartered near Toulouse.

    Supporter sponsor

  • B

    Babcock

    Babcock International Group: £4.8Bn Defence & Aerospace Company Babcock International Group is a major international defence, aerospace, and security company…

    Supporter sponsor

  • BS

    BAE Systems

    London-headquartered defence, aerospace and security group whose Air sector works on Typhoon, F-35, Hawk and the GCAP next generation fighter.

    Supporter sponsor

All sponsors and partners 52

  • AA

    Ad Astra

    Supporter sponsor

  • A

    AERALIS

    Supporter sponsor

  • A

    Airbus

    European aerospace group building A220, A320, A330 and A350 airliners, helicopters, defence and space systems, headquartered near Toulouse.

    Supporter sponsor

  • A

    AirTanker

    Supporter sponsor

  • A

    AlixPartners

    Supporter sponsor

  • A

    Anduril

    Supporter sponsor

  • Ascent

    Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. As the l

    Supporter sponsor

  • B

    Babcock

    Babcock International Group: £4.8Bn Defence & Aerospace Company Babcock International Group is a major international defence, aerospace, and security company…

    Supporter sponsor

  • BS

    BAE Systems

    London-headquartered defence, aerospace and security group whose Air sector works on Typhoon, F-35, Hawk and the GCAP next generation fighter.

    Supporter sponsor

  • B

    Boeing

    Boeing is a leading global aerospace company, recognized for its pivotal role in manufacturing commercial jetliners, as well as defense, space, and security sys

    Supporter sponsor

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Visitor information

What you need to plan a visit to Royal International Air Tattoo.

  • Opening hours
    16 to 18 July 2027. Daily hours on the official website.
  • Registration and tickets
    Registration is through the official website.Buy tickets

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Location

RAF Fairford, Fairford, United Kingdom

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RAF Fairford

RAF Fairford, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4DL, United Kingdom

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How to get there

  • From BRS

    Bristol Airport, about 80 km from the venue.
  • From LHR

    London Heathrow Airport, about 110 km from the venue.
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