1st February 2026 - March 2026 A message from Royal Air Force Waddington
RAF Waddington will host Exercises Agile Warrior 26 and Cobra Warrior 26-1 (Ex AW 26/
CW 26-1) between the 16th February and the 27th March 2026 and as the local community,
we understand the importance of keeping you informed of actions we are taking to ensure
that RAF Waddington and the surrounding communities are aware of the Exercise, planning
and mitigations. As we approach the start of the Exercise, my Plans team and I are working
with the Local Authorities and our partner nations to ensure any impact to the community is
minimised.
Traffic
Traffic flow in and out of RAF Waddington will increase for the duration of the exercise which
may lead to some roads being busier in the surrounding area. We continue to work with the
local authorities and the police to ensure that measures are put into place to reduce the risk
to pedestrians and motorists. Traffic management will be in place on several roads around
RAF Waddington, including (but not limited to), Bloxholm Lane (northern end), White
Lane, Mere Road, Tower Lane and the A15.
Aviation Enthusiasts
Each year, Ex CW attracts many visitors to RAF Waddington. While mostly self-policed, we
understand the impact that enthusiasts may have on the local community, including
increasing congestion on surrounding roads. We continue to work with the local authorities,
traffic management team and the police to ensure that any visitors are suitably informed, and
the necessary precautions are taken to minimise any risk.
Security
We encourage everyone to remain vigilant now and throughout Ex AW/ CW, and should
anything not look right, you should inform the civilian police.