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On the Day FAQ's
The postcode TF11 8UP will guide you to the local area, however, once you start seeing signs for the RAF Cosford Air Show, please turn off your satellite navigation and follow the event signage. The Air Show traffic plan is designed to get you into the event as fast as possible.
Road closure information for local residents is within our Road Closure blog and has been published across our social media channels. Residents who are affected have also be kept informed by post.
Although some traders and exhibitors at the event will have card payment facilities available, we strongly recommend bringing cash with you on the day.
The RAF Cosford Air Show takes place on an airfield, where connectivity for card transactions may sometimes be limited or unavailable.
Souvenir Programmes cost £10.00 each, and are sold from outlets and roaming sellers across the showground.
Yes, there are baby changing facilities located adjacent to the toilet blocks.
No, visitors are encouraged to bring their own seating such as folding chairs or picnic blankets. (Seating is provided in our hospitality enclosures).
Due to the vast number of fire hazards located on an airfield, cooking equipment is not permitted anywhere on the Air Show site.
Tents, gazebos and similar items are not permitted along the crowd line as they are a flight safety hazard. These items are at risk of being blown away and can cause considerable damage to aircraft and disrupt airfield operations. They also block the view of other visitors. Smaller shelters can be erected away from the crowd line but please be respectful of other visitors when positioning them.
The operation of remote-control devices and unmanned aircraft systems is not permitted by law at airfields. Restrictions of Flying Regulations will be established under Article 239 of the Air Navigation Order 2016. As such no small unmanned aircraft systems/drones shall be flown at this location or within a 6-mile radius of the airfield.
Yes, parking is included in the price of admission.
Yes, there are cash machines on site which charge a small fee for withdrawals. Location details can be found in the Souvenir Programme.
We strongly recommend bringing cash with you on the day as we cannot guarantee the availability of card payment facilities.
The RAF Cosford Air Show takes place on a rural airfield, where connectivity for card transactions may sometimes be limited or unavailable.
Yes, there a large number of toilets located across the showground for public use.
We have medical treatment facilities across the site.
No, unless it is an assistance dog. The airfield is usually a very crowded and noisy environment. These conditions are uncomfortable and potentially frightening for most animals.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and drink to the Air Show. We do have a catering company that sells a wide range of hot and cold food should you choose not to.
RAF Cosford has a no smoking policy. Please do not smoke or vape on the showground.
Getting Here FAQ's
The postcode TF11 8UP will guide you to the local area, however, once you start seeing signs for the RAF Cosford Air Show, please turn off your satellite navigation and follow the event signage. The Air Show traffic plan is designed to get you into the event as fast as possible.
All visitors’ parking is on grass, however, there is a small amount of concrete available which is reserved for disabled parking and motorbike parking. Please note disabled parking is filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Motorbike parking is available on a small amount of hard standing ground on the site, however, the security of the motorbike is the sole responsibility of the owner. Please follow the signs for motorbike parking on your approach to the event.
Due to the one-way traffic system put in place for the Air Show, you are not able to drop off/pick up passengers at the airfield. The BP garage on the A41 is the closest location you will be able to access without entering the Air Show one-way traffic system.
With the Cosford train station less than 300m from the entrance to the Air Show, travelling by rail is one of the most convenient ways to arrive.
The RAF Cosford Air Show is accessible by rail and Cosford station is adjacent to the airfield, only two hundred metres from the action. However, we expect train services and the station itself to be extremely busy on Air Show day, and queue systems will be in place to help keep passengers moving as safely and efficiently as possible. We advise visitors to allow extra time for their journey and to check train times before travelling. Staff will be on hand to help you at the station, so please be patient.
Please note that this train station does not have disabled access.
Yes, parking is included in the price of admission.
There is a limited amount of off-base car parking to the North East of the airfield. Our traffic management team will adapt to the conditions and flows on the day, therefore we can never guarantee where cars will be parked. However, the majority of vehicles coming from the East and South will be parked on the airfield, and those coming from the West and North will be equally split between on and off base.
The restriction is by size and weight rather than the type of vehicle. Vehicles up to 7M in length and 7.5t gross weight are permitted into the car park. If your vehicle is larger or heavier, please do not travel to the airfield in it. Please note, as parking is on grass, we are unable to guarantee the ground state.
The one-way traffic systems put in place to assist visitors getting into the show are usually reversed around 13:00 which will allow exit through Gate 2. Gate 4 (exit off the A464) will only be open from approximately 08:00 until approximately 10:30 during the inbound phase. If you have not reached the lights on the A464 controlling entry onto site, you would be best advised to carry on and follow the alternate signs for Air Show site access. This gate will not open for departures until the flying display has finished, which will be approximately 18:00. All vehicles arriving through Gate 4 will be parked on base. If you have arrived through Gate 4 and need to leave the event before 18:00, you must make your way to Gate 2.
Yes, there are facilities to park your bicycle, however, the security of the bicycle is the sole responsibility of the owner. Bicycles are not permitted for use on the showground.