
RIAT to Move Permanently to MOD Boscombe Down in 2027
Organizers plan to hold the first Royal International Air Tattoo at MOD Boscombe Down on July 16–18, 2027.
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RIAT organizers announced a permanent move from RAF Fairford to MOD Boscombe Down, with the first airshow at the new site scheduled for July 16–18, 2027.
Key details
- The move transfers RIAT from RAF Fairford to MOD Boscombe Down.
- Organizers scheduled the first event at the new location for July 16–18, 2027.
The first RIAT at MOD Boscombe Down is scheduled for July 16–18, 2027.
Why it matters
The relocation changes the venue for an established UK airshow. MOD Boscombe Down sits roughly 90 minutes by car from Fairford and is approximately equidistant from London.
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