Blackpool Airport asks public to help keep skies safe ahead of Airshow weekend

Blackpool Airport is urging everyone planning to watch this year's Blackpool Airshow to play their part in keeping the event safe, particularly if viewing from the nearby sand dunes.

More than 350,000 visitors attended the 2025 event and the airport is reminding spectators that gatherings of gulls can present a hazard to aircrafts, especially during low-level flying displays.

To help reduce this risk visitors are asked not to feed the gulls and to dispose of any rubbish or leftover food responsibly. Reducing food sources helps discourage birds from gathering close to the airport.

Jim Johnson, Operations, Safety and Compliance Manager at Blackpool Airport, said: "It's fantastic to welcome so many people to enjoy the Blackpool Airshow each year and it is the most exciting week in our calendar!

“We would like to ask everyone, particularly those watching from the nearby sand dunes, to support us by not feeding the gulls and by taking all litter and food waste away when they leave.

"Limiting the availability of food helps reduce the number of gulls in the vicinity of the airport, lowering the risk of bird strikes during the flying displays.

“We are grateful for everyone's cooperation in helping to keep the event safe for pilots and spectators alike."

Blackpool Airshow returns on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August, showcasing spectacular aerial performances from world-renowned display teams, skilled pilots and historic aircraft.