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Rochester Airport Display & Family Fun Day
Visit Rochester Airport on Saturday 1st August 2026 for the Rochester Family Fun Day & Air Display — a family-friendly aviation event bringing together aircraft, entertainment, local businesses and the wider community.
The event will include a planned air display, static aircraft display, fun fair, food and beverage stands, activity stands, sponsor displays and live entertainment throughout the day.
25% of proceeds being donated to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust, supporting their vital life-saving work across the region.
Public opening: 11:00
Last public entry: 16:00
Event closes: 17:00
Air display activity is currently planned to include:
Opening Display — Jump Dogs Parachute Display Team
13:00 — Invicta Horses Cessna 172 Formation Display
13:30 — The Last Dogfight — Cub / Storch / Mustang
14:30 — Pitts Special and Spirit of Kent Spitfire — UK-first unique display
Air display acts are subject to approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
All flying activity is subject to weather, aircraft serviceability, operational requirements, pilot approvals and the necessary permissions.
Chipmunk / Falcon / Cub / Tiger Moth / Gyrocopters / turbulent / Stearman / Yak 52 / Yak 18 / Broussard / C172 / PA28 / Flexwing Microlight
Adult: £17.50 + Eventbrite fee
Child under 16: £5
Children under 3: Free
Carers: Free when accompanying a fare-paying ticket holder and upon presentation of a valid National Carers Card
Car parking: £5 per vehicle
Car parking is limited to 500 vehicles and must be booked in advance. Please ensure you purchase a car parking ticket if you intend to travel by car. Public car parking access will be via Secondary Gate on Maidstone Road / Roman Road, past Horsted Retail Park.
Walk-in public access will be via the main airport entrance through the airport coffee shop area.
Visitors are encouraged to use alternative transport where possible, as on-site car parking is limited.
To Note:
Tickets are required for entry.
Car parking tickets must be purchased separately.
No car parking ticket means no access to the event car park.
The event is family-friendly.
Children must be supervised at all times.
Please follow instructions from event staff and stewards.
No drones are permitted.
Flying activity may be changed, delayed or cancelled for safety, weather or operational reasons.
To book for this event click here.