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Line-up information for the 2026 International Ayr Show Festival of Flight.
Please note all display times are approximate and may change.
The wildly popular Red Arrows will head up the show, taking to the skies on both days of the festival to perform their impressive aerobatic displays.
The Typhoon FGR Mk4 is a favourite in Ayr, having performed at our airshow each year since 2023, much to the delight of the crowds. This highly capable combat aircraft puts on a show that’s exciting for both the eyes and ears – roaring through the sky as it performs high-speed agile manoeuvres.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) maintains historical aircraft in airworthy condition with the mission of commemorating those who have lost their lives in service. The BBMF will bring a new line-up of aircraft this year, with the Douglas C47 Dakota displaying for the first time at our airshow following a major restoration alongside two iconic Spitfires.
The Falcons’ display has been immensely popular in previous years, so we’re delighted to welcome them back once again to wow the crowds with their thrilling freefall routine which concludes in the landing zone on the Low Green.
The Grob 115E, known as the Tutor T Mark 1 – a versatile training aircraft used for Elementary Flying Training, pilot grading, and flying instruction.
The Chinook will perform a special flypast at the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight!
The helicopter is instantly recognisable by the two sets of rotor blades sitting on top of the aircraft, which rotate in opposite directions. These rotor blades, which enable it to perform advanced manoeuvres, make an unmistakable sound that audiences can hear long before the Chinook is in sight!
Airborne Pyrotechnics return to the airshow with a special soundtrack!
The much-loved display team will take to the skies on Friday 4 September for a twilight performance with LEDs and pyrotechnics; and Saturday 5 September for their afternoon display using colourful smoke.
Their performances will be accompanied by a newly discovered piece of music by world-renowned film composer, the late James Horner, recorded by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO).
This display team are famous for their fearless routine where two 1940s Boeing Stearman biplanes perform loops and rolls while wingwalkers perform synchronised acrobatics atop the wings.
The wingwalkers experience up to 4 times the force of gravity as the aircraft reaches speeds as high as 150mph. Performers change position and rotate on the swivelling rig seat, demonstrating strength, coordination and precision. For some of the more daring moves in the routine, they even dismount from the seat to strike a pose with one leg raised high.
These three historic aircraft are part of the Navy Wings core collection, owned and operated by the Fly Navy Heritage Trust.
Navy Wings is a collection of naval aircraft of historical importance, preserved and flown with the aim of educating the public about naval history and paying tribute to men and women who have flown, maintained or contributed in any way to the operation of aircraft in the Fleet.
The G-JPIT aircraft is a heavily modified plane built from scratch over a period of 4 years. Based on the Pitts S2S fuselage, this propeller powered biplane incorporates two jet engines on the side, larger ailerons, and increased wing area. These modifications give the aircraft a phenomenal roll rate and better low speed handling for a truly phenomenal display that defies the normal flight characteristics of a conventional biplane.
Having wowed the crowds at our airshow in previous years, we’re excited to welcome the C-130J back as one of our international aircraft this year. The Super Hercules is an extremely capable transport airplane that can carry up to 128 passengers or 22 tonnes of cargo.
With the original Hercules model put into production in 1954, this special flypast represents over 70 years of American aviation heritage.
Flown by local pilot Hamish Mitchell, the aircraft has become a firm favourite with aviation enthusiasts and families alike. Wee DRAM is a Reims-Cessna FR172F Reims Rocket, a high-performance French-built variant of the world-famous Cessna 172.
The distinctive amphibious aircraft, complete with its tartan tail design, is capable of operating from both land and water thanks to its amphibious float system.
We’re excited to announce a static display for the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight! The Belgian Air Force Agusta A109BA Hirundo will be on display on Ayr’s Low Green on Saturday 5 September.
Visitors to our Festival Village will get the opportunity to see this impressive helicopter up close and find out more about it – including its roles in armed reconnaissance, observation, tactical support, medical evacuation and for anti-tank missions.
The Starlings will perform a dynamic display with two aircraft in the skies over Ayr shore front.
The team, consisting of two National Aerobatic champions, Tom Cassells and Michael Pickin, will fly two Extra 330NG, high-performance aerobatic aircraft.
The Silver Swallows Irish Air Corps PC-9M Display Team will perform for the first time at our airshow.
Please note all display times are approximate and may change.
Please note all display times are approximate and may change.
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