ABOUT THE 2023
BATTLE OF BRITAIN AIRSHOW
Following the success of our 2022 event, we are pleased to announce the 2023 Battle of Britain Airshow at Headcorn Aerodrome will be held on 30th June – 2nd July 2023.
The 2023 Battle of Britain Airshow will be our 8th event, exquisitely blending choreographed Battle-of-Britain era aircraft displays with family friendly attractions and re-enactments. We’re looking forward to engines roaring and crowds cheering for some one-of-a-kind air displays in the very airspace where the Battle of Britain took place over 80 years ago.
The 2023 Battle of Britain Airshow is pre-sale ticket admission only. Tickets are available now!
BATTLE OF BRITAIN AIRSHOW MAP
Please see below a map of the airshow this year. This is subject to change. To get full directions to the Headcorn Aerodrome click here.
How to find us
Travelling By Bus
Arriva buses run frequent services to and from Headcorn Aerodrome. Please check their website for further details.
Click here for further detailsTravelling By Car
Headcorn Aerodrome (TN27 9HX) is just 15 minutes South of Junction 8 of the M20. Shenley Road can be found off the A274 Biddenden Road approximately 1 mile south of Headcorn village. FREE PARKING.
Travelling By Plane
If you are a pilot and wish to fly into any of our events at the Aerodrome, you must purchase an event ticket and book in in advance. You must PPR with Headcorn Aerodrome - visit the pilot's page at headcornaerodrome.co.uk
Travelling By Taxi
MTC Taxis are based in Headcorn. To book please call 01622 890003.
Click here for further detailsTravelling By Train
Southeastern trains run frequent services to and from Headcorn station which is only a 1.5 miles away. Please check their website for further details
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the show?
Full details are provided on the ‘About’ page on how you can get to the show by car or public transport
Can I camp at the show ground over the weekend?
Camp at the Battle of Britain Airshow. Pitch fee covers a single vehicle and caravan (or equivalent space). Does not include admission to the event, admission tickets must be purchased separately. The camping is inside the show area (flat grass field). Arrive from 12 noon Thursday 29th June leave by 12 noon Monday 3rd July. Water taps on site, toilets/showers – no electric provided.
Is there a way to get up and close with a Spitfire?
Many ways! You can book tickets to the Spitfire Enclosure or Flight Line Premier ticket.
Do children below a certain age get in for free?
Children below the age of 5 years old are free for all tickets types
Do you have a map of the event?
We do. You can find all of the information about this years Battle of Britain show, including an event map on our about page. Click here to view show info.
What is the opening time each day?
ARRIVALS DAY – Friday 30th June
Gates will open at 12:00. Aircraft Arrivals from 12:30 with air displays from 16:00. A short remembrance service at our dispersal hut all welcome 15:30
Saturday 1st July
Gates will open at 10:00. A short remembrance service at our dispersal hut (all welcome) 11:00, with our full agenda of spectacular flying displays from 13:00.
Sunday 2nd July
Gates will open at 11:00. A short remembrance service at our dispersal hut (all welcome) 12:00, with our full agenda of spectacular flying displays from 14:00.
Do you have a complete event schedule yet?
The display items are released through the news section of this website and a full flying programme will be updated periodically. Air displays will take place from midday on each day