One of several IWM Duxford flying events each season. Dates and themes change year to year — check iwm.org.uk.
Dates, venue and tickets
| When | Typically early July (weekend) |
|---|---|
| Where | IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire |
| Adult ticket | £49.50 |
| Official site | iwm.org.uk/events/duxford |
About Duxford Summer Air Show
IWM Duxford staged its first regular air shows in 1973, with private aircraft owners. A June 1976 display drew about 45,000 people. The museum took over the whole former RAF station that year. In 2008 the county council agreed to sell it the runways and about 146 acres.
For around 30 years the big summer warbird show at Duxford was Flying Legends, run by The Fighter Collection. It last ran here in July 2019. The 2020 show was cancelled amid Covid-19 and a dispute with the museum, and Flying Legends later moved to Church Fenton. IWM’s own summer show now holds an early-summer weekend.
What to expect
- A mix of historic warbirds and modern display aircraft.
- Flying from Duxford’s own runway, with the crowd along the airfield.
- The museum’s hangars, AirSpace and the American Air Museum stay open between displays.
- 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.
Frequently asked
When is the Duxford Summer Air Show 2027?
We could not confirm a 2027 date. Check the IWM Duxford website for the summer programme.
Is Flying Legends still held at Duxford?
No. It last ran at Duxford in July 2019 and returned at Church Fenton in North Yorkshire in July 2023.
How do I get to Duxford by train?
Whittlesford Parkway is the nearest station. The 7A bus runs from there Monday to Saturday; on Sundays use the 132 from Cambridge station.