16–18 Jul 2027 · Fairford, GB

The Royal International Air Tattoo

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is a three-day airshow held at RAF Fairford in Fairford, Gloucestershire. It features flying displays with hundreds of aircraft from around 30 nations, about 18 hours of flying displays and hospitality areas, and serves a large public audience (under-18s go free when accompanied). The event has been running for over 50 years and supports the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust.

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Dates
16–18 Jul 2027
Venue
RAF Fairford
Location
Fairford, GB
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Consumer
Duration
3 days
Scale
Flagship
Visitors
170,000Fact
Aerospace & DefenceIndustrial & Manufacturing
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About The Royal International Air Tattoo

The Royal International Air Tattoo is a flagship trade fair for the Aerospace & Defence and Industrial & Manufacturing industries, taking place in Fairford, United Kingdom. The 2027 edition runs 16–18 Jul 2027 at RAF Fairford. It brings together 170,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Venue

RAF Fairford

GL7 4DL Fairford, England, GB

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Royal International Air Tattoo 2027?
The Royal International Air Tattoo 2027 runs 16–18 Jul 2027 at RAF Fairford.
Where is The Royal International Air Tattoo held?
The Royal International Air Tattoo is held at RAF Fairford in Fairford, United Kingdom.
Is The Royal International Air Tattoo worth attending?
The Royal International Air Tattoo is a flagship trade show for the Aerospace & Defence and Industrial & Manufacturing industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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