Season closer at Duxford. Confirm the exact programme on the IWM events page.
Dates, venue and tickets
| When | 3 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Where | IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire |
| Adult ticket | £41.50 |
| Official site | iwm.org.uk/events/duxford |
About Duxford Flying Finale
The Flying Finale is the last air show of IWM Duxford’s season, held in early autumn. It brings Duxford-based warbirds out for one more display before the winter maintenance season. Dates and programmes are set by IWM each year.
Duxford was chosen as a training aerodrome in 1917 and became a fighter station in 1925. Its last RAF operational flight was in July 1961, and the museum took over the site in 1976. Air shows have run here since 1973. Private operators based on the airfield, such as The Fighter Collection and the Old Flying Machine Company, keep historic aircraft flying from its hangars.
What to expect
- A single day of flying, mostly historic aircraft based at Duxford.
- Flying from Duxford’s own runway, with the crowd along the airfield.
- The museum’s hangars and exhibitions open as usual.
- Advance tickets; on air show days parking must be bought separately.
Getting there
- By road, M11 junction 10, where it meets the A505 beside the museum.
- Nearest stations are Whittlesford Parkway, Royston and Cambridge; the 7A bus from Whittlesford runs Monday to Saturday.
- On Sundays the Myall’s 132 bus runs from Cambridge station.
- Parking is free on normal days but must be bought separately on air show days.
The museum on site
| Museum | Adult entry | Airframes | Headline exhibit |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM DuxfordCambridge, Cambridgeshire | £29 | 146 | Concorde 101 (G-AXDN), the pre-production development aircraft and the fastest Concorde of them all at Mach 2.23 — plus an SR-71A… |
Frequently asked
When is the Duxford Flying Finale 2027?
We could not confirm a 2027 date. It is normally the last Duxford air show of the year, in late September or early October.
What flies at the Flying Finale?
Mostly historic aircraft, many from operators based at Duxford. The programme is published by IWM before the show.
Is there parking at Duxford on air show days?
Yes, but it must be bought separately from the admission ticket.