What time does the show start and finish?

The showground is open from Friday until Sunday, from 7.30am to 7.30pm with displays starting at 10am and finishing at 5.30pm.

When can I see the Red Arrow displays?

The Red Arrows will be doing a fly-by every day, Friday – Sunday, with the first flyby happening at 2:15 on Friday. Saturday's display is set for 12.05 and Sunday's is at 4.35pm. The team are also displaying at Goodwood this weekend so there will chance to see them take off from Fairford at 5.05pm and return at 5.51pm and at 11.16 and 12.10 on Sunday.

What are the other aircraft on display?

There will be more than 300 military and civilian aircraft on display and 40 aircraft from RAF stations across on show, including some of the largest and rarely-seen models, such as the Phenom Trainer, the Voyager, used for air-to-air refuelling and strategic air transport, and the RC-135W Rivet Joint, the RAF’s electronic surveillance aircraft.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are not for sale at the gates and need to be purchased through the air tattoo website or over the phone. Standard tickets cost £55 per day and £59 with a return for the Swindon shuttle bus. Ticket holders need to print out the e-ticket from the email and present this at the gate. Under-18s go for free if accompanied with an adult.

Where do I park and how much is it?

Parking is free for ticket holders and the car parks open from 6am from Friday to Sunday. You can leave and comeback to the showground up until 5pm.

Can I get dropped off at the show?

There will be a one-way system in place making it difficult to drop off and pick up people from the Air Tattoo. Passengers are being asked to be dropped off at Swindon bus station and get the shuttle bus from there.

What’s the best day to go on?

Friday is being touted as the day not to miss, with an RAF flypast of 50 aircraft to mark the organisation’s centenary and a parade by service personnel from the Queen’s Colour Squadron at 10:30am.

I can’t make this year’s Air Tattoo but don’t want to miss out on the action?

The Air Tattoo has team up with PlanesTV.com to provide a life steam service to show the displays each day and replays of the best of the flying. There will be a flying schedule available each morning so you can plan your viewing and on demand replay of the broadcast up to seven days after.

Can I bring a picnic?

Visitors are welcome to bring blankets, fold away chairs and picnics, which can be left at the Drop Zone in the Blue Service Station.

What access is there for people with disabilities?

There will be disabled/accessible toilets in each toilet block on the showground and in the disabled enclosure. The disabled enclosure will allow visitors to watch the show from the crowd line and will be In the Blue Zone on the map. Tickets must be purchased in advance and cost £8. To book please call the Customer Services Department on 01285 713 456.

Where do I park if I’m disabled?

Disabled visitors with a Blue Badge can apply for a RIAT Disabled Parking Permit to park in the designated car parks in the red or green designated disabled car parks. There is no disabled car park in the Blue car parks which are some distance from the blue customer entrance.

Disabled visitors arriving by car and displaying a Blue Badge but no permit will be directed to the front of each public car park where a designated parking space which could be on grass and some distance from the entrance.

The closing date to apply for a RIAT Disabled Parking Permit is Friday 6 July. To book please call our Customer Services Department on 01285 713 456 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm).