Elvington Airshow – 8th-9th August 2026
8th August - 9th August 2026
Elvington Airfield, Elvington, York, UK
The LARGEST show in the North! Our most popular airshow returns to Elvington. Read on below to find out more…
Early-bird discounted tickets are now available to purchase online!!!
Children Under 16 go FREE.
If you are an LMA member coming to visit (not participate), use the discount code sent to you by email/ listed in your members login area for even further savings on the below. If you are looking to fly in the show, book into the event via your members login area.
Phase 1 – For February only (1st to 28th), tickets are discounted by 20%!
Phase 2 – From 1st March until Fri 31st July, tickets are discounted by 10%!
Phase 3 – From Sat 1st August (1 week prior) or when purchasing on the day, tickets will be full price.
Please Note – payment on the gate will be required via CASHLESS transaction.
The show line-up can change on the run up to the show day itself, so keep your eyes peeled to our social media pages for all the latest news and updates!
About the Show
Elvington is now the LMA’s largest and most popular show of the year, attracting hundreds of visitors from around the country.
Did you know, the runway at Elvington is over 3000m (10,000ft) long!
For 2026 we have lots of new ground attractions & even more traders, read on below to find out more.
The airfield is also home to York Air Museum! This hidden gem has some fantastic aircraft on display, from WW1 to post ware cold jets… including a Nimrod, Victor, Messerschmitt 109, Dakota, Halifax.. to name just a few. There is an added bonus that anyone with a show ticket, will get a 10% discount on entry to the Museum. So why not make more of your weekend/ day at the show.. and visit the museum at the same time!
If you have never been to Elvington, we think 2026 is the year to give it a go! So if you haven’t already, get the weekend booked into your calendar now!
What's On?
We have some exciting plans in store for our Elvington show… stay tuned to our social media pages for the latest announcements & news! Once announced, the info will be shared here to the website.
Of course we have our usual wide variety of large models in attendance, with the amazing site and airspace we have at Elvington, this always attracts the best models in the country! There are many new models/ pilots joining us for our 2026 shows, along with some old LMA classics refurbished and brought back to the show scene, so we really can’t wait to show them off to you all!
There will also be a number of ground attractions, with fun for all the family (see below). Please be aware this list can change at any time, as exhibitor bookings can increase/ decrease right up until the show day itself!
Exhibitors/ Ground Attractions:
- It’s a Knockout (Inflatable assault Course)
- Kids Fun fair rides
- Pre WW2 racing cars – CycleKarts Great Britain
- Airborne Comrades Association (Military display group)
- Large RC off-road trucks/buggy racing
- RC Tanks
- Ride-on miniature railway
- Classic Cars
- Classic Bikes
- British Model Flying Association (BMFA) will be offering trial flights, for those wanting to have a go at flying an RC Plane
- Local RC Clubs demonstrating aircraft & answering questions
- + more TBC
Trade
We have our amazing British RC hobby traders supporting the show alongside other/ arts/ crafts stalls. See the current provisional list below:
RC Trade:
- Blackraven Aerosports
- PropGuy
- IAD Model Designs
- Inwood Models
- SLEC UK
- Belair Kits
- Modern Vintage Models
- Bucks Composites
- Redford Models
- Solutions
- A Plane Old Bargain (APOB)
- Power & Sailplanes International
- Dizzee RC
- Al’s Hobbies
- Planes Revived Kits & Plastics
- Southern ModelCraft Fuels
- Real Model Pilots
- British Model Flying Association (BMFA)
Other Traders:
- Various Food/ Drink Stalls
- Hightec Trading
- CoJoBe Crystals & Bath Bombs
- Tuveys Trinketts
- Jules Crafts & Candles
- Quinnovate
- Scent with Love
- Pickzl Toys, Gifts & Custom-made frames
- Gingers 3D Prints
- A.B.V. Spirits
- Heritage Simulation (XM652)
- Tigerchick Charms
- Sabre Troop Airsoft
- Occasion’s by Lisa
- D&B Minifigures
- RAF Association
Please be aware this list can change at any time, as trader bookings can increase/ decrease right up until the show day itself!
Swapmeet:
We will also be looking to hold another one of our popular car-boot style swapmeets for the public to buy & sell any used items. If you are wanting to sell items at our swapmeet, simply load your vehicle with used items, turn up on the day and let the gate staff know you are selling in the swapmeet. A swapmeet pitch costs £20 on top of your show-entry price. No pre-booking required and is payable on the day.
Camping
Camping is available on-site and we would love to build on this, with evening entertainment from musicians, food/ bar facilities open until late and some informal night flying fun! This went down well in 2025 and is being built on again for 2026!
Tickets are available to book online now!
When booking your ticket online, select the number of camping tickets you require and then add the number of camping pitches (FREE add-on) you will need. This is to help us account for the number of camping pitches on site. E.g. 2 adults in 1 caravan would purchase x2 adult camping tickets & add x1 camping pass.
Children under 16 are Free!
Camping access is from 10am on Friday 7th August until 10am Monday 10th August.
There will be drinking water available onsite, along with toilets & Elsan disposal points.
Onsite entertainment in the evenings (Fri & Sat) with live music, bar and food facilities open until late.
There will be some informal night flying to watch from the pilots.
This event is raising funds for the Large Model Association.
View full airshow terms & conditions here.
