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Southport Air Show Starts Early, Then Cuts Saturday Short Due to High Winds

Sunday's programme remains scheduled, with weather still a potential disruptor.

Overview

  • Organisers moved Saturday’s flying 30 minutes earlier to a 12:00 start to get ahead of a poor forecast.
  • The Liverpool Echo reports the show ended just before 3pm after gusty winds and heavy rain, roughly an hour earlier than planned.
  • Sunday’s displays remain on the schedule with the advertised lineup, though forecasters warn conditions could still affect timings.
  • Merseyside Police and event staff are conducting searches and enforcing a ban on knives, fireworks, laser devices, transmitting devices and drones, with restricted airspace in effect.
  • Road closures on Marine Drive and around the Esplanade are in force through the weekend, with authorities urging advance planning and use of public transport.