Motorists have been warned that the takes place from Friday to Sunday (July 19 to 21) and roads in the area will be extremely busy. One way routes and colour-coded routes will be in operation during the event at . Gloucestershire County Council's highways team has issued a reminder to drivers that they will need to allow additional travel time.
RIAT organisers recommend the Swindon Shuttle Bus or Cheltenham Park and Ride as the fastest way to get to the show. But those using their own cars are told to use postcode GL7 4EG. But when they get closer to the airfield, there will be colour-coded AA road signs which will need to be followed.
Visitors are also told that using a taxi is not an option. The RIAT website says: "Due to the one way systems in operation, there will be no way for a taxi to leave after dropping off in the morning, or to arrive to pick up in the evening." Gloucestershire County Council's highways team said on X: "Reminder that the Royal International Air Tattoo takes place in Fairford this weekend, so if you’re out and about in this area, please allow additional travel time.
" Overflow routes will also be in place. These will hopefully reduce congestion on the main routes. Traffic from the North East should approach via Burford and Lechlade, along the and then through Whelford village into the Red car parks.
Traffic on the A420 should avoid approaching Lechlade from the South East. Traffic from the South and South East on the M4 should travel north along the.