Residents have mixed views after the Red Arrows were granted permission to conduct low-flying training over a nearby airbase whilst the iconic team searches for a new training location. From Monday, January 9, until Monday, April 17 2023, the Civil Aviation Authority has given the team permission to practice flights over RAF Syerston, Flintham.
Located between Bingham and Newark, off the A46, it has been suggested the Red Arrows' presence will have a minimal disruption on the area, but there is expected to be an increase in noise when the team is training. However, it is thought to be unlikely that the Red Arrows would use every training slot in the allocated 90 day period, and it is believed they will maximise their training in the first 6 to 8 weeks.
The RAF has stated: "The MOD is selling RAF Scampton which it hopes to complete in early 2023 and the [Red Arrows] will relocate to RAF Waddington prior to this date. The MOD is exploring alternative airspaces to enable the Red Arrows to continue to train.
