NATO Tiger Meet 2025 - Beja Portugal

[Gary]

Been confirmed NTN 25 is going to Beja, Portugal. Home of Esc 301

[slogen51]

Thanks

Did you notice any dates - wondering if it clashes with the 'Paris Special' trip June 13 - June 22 2025

[Gary]

Dates have annoyingly been announced for 21st September to 3rd October

[storm64]

Sounds good to me... Nice time of year to visit

[storm64]

Hi, does anyone know the dates of the Spotters day / Open day?

[Kurnass]

Hi, does anyone know the dates of the Spotters day / Open day?

It’s still one year ahead of us, usually these dates are published a couple of months in advance.

[Flightline UK]

27th-28th September - BA11, Beja, Portugal

https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2025/01/ai ... iger-meet/

[Mikey1050]

I have never visited Beja or any other Portuguese Air Base for that matter, does anybody here have any information on what the viewing and photography opportunities' are like at Beja ?? I am very tempted to go for the show and the Tiger Meet.

[riatrocker]

I’d imagine the spotters day will be held on Friday the 26th September, if the pattern follows past tiger meets?

[alizam]

I have never visited Beja or any other Portuguese Air Base for that matter, does anybody here have any information on what the viewing and photography opportunities' are like at Beja ?? I am very tempted to go for the show and the Tiger Meet.

very good for photos from the inside, especially in the afternoon where spotters are normally relocated to a hill that overlooks the runway enabling some top down shots. I would recommend, the Portuguese are super hosts

[Mikey1050]

I have never visited Beja or any other Portuguese Air Base for that matter, does anybody here have any information on what the viewing and photography opportunities' are like at Beja ?? I am very tempted to go for the show and the Tiger Meet.

very good for photos from the inside, especially in the afternoon where spotters are normally relocated to a hill that overlooks the runway enabling some top down shots. I would recommend, the Portuguese are super hosts

Thankyou, sounds very promising.

[TonyO]

During a visit to Beja two weeks ago it was mentioned there would be no Spotters Day but a single open day for the public, but this was still subject to change. Very unusual for a Tiger Meet, but perhaps a sign of the times.

[Al dunn]

Anyone heard of any trips being run out to Beja for Tiger Meet. I havent been to a NTM and have a free pass for a European Airshow as SWMBO is off to Tenerife for a 90s weekender

[Gary]

Threshold has it listed. I've registered interest with them. Its now a waiting game

[Al dunn]

Same here. I have requested info aswell from them

[Gary]

Polish F-16 display team have the airshow listed as their last show of the season

ENG: NATO Tiger Meet 2025 Airshow – Beja, Portugal!
September 27–28, 2025

The final stop on our 2025 tour — and what a way to finish!
NATO Tiger Meet at Beja Air Base isn’t just a military exercise; it’s about brotherhood, competition, and the pure spirit of the Tiger.
And this year, it’s also bringing some epic airshow action.

Last year, we came home from Germany with the top prize — the Silver Tiger Trophy.
This year, our demo team will once again be part of the challenge, showing what it means to live the motto: “Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!”

Beja, Portugal, NATO Tiger Meet — get ready for the energy, passion, and power that drive every second of our flight.
It’s going to be a spectacular season finale — see you in the sky!

TTT

[Gary]

Info posted on a NATO Tiger collectors Facebook page. Says 31 Sqn won't be attending the meet. Apparently they were asked at BABD at Beauvechain yesterday

[Aircmdr]

https://cannontwo.blogspot.com/2025/05/ ... tTeU0w&m=1

You need to translate but hints of what we can expect

[TomG]

Thanks to Google Translate:

"Air Base No. 11, in Beja, will host the NATO Tiger Meet 2025 (NTM25), one of the most prestigious tactical exercises in European military aviation, which will take place between September 21 and October 3. The event, organized by Squadron 301 “Jaguares” of the Portuguese Air Force, based in Monte Real, marks the fifth time that Portugal has hosted this multinational operation, after the editions of 1987, 1996, 2002 and 2021.

The initiative brings together tiger-emblazoned squadrons from NATO member states and partners in a demanding training environment that simulates highly complex air operations. The exercises include missions in multiple domains — air, land, naval, cyber and space — and also integrate fifth-generation assets.

According to the Air Force, 14 countries and around 70 aircraft are expected to participate, including fighters, helicopters and logistical support aircraft. The official list of squadrons will be confirmed closer to the date, but the organization expects the presence of forces from Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey, among other regular participants in the Tiger Meet.

As is tradition at these events, the public will also have the opportunity to watch up close. On Sunday, September 28, there will be an Open Base Day (replacing the Beja Airshow), with free entry, which will allow visitors to see the aircraft, watch aerial demonstrations and get in direct contact with the military personnel involved in the exercise.

The NATO Tiger Meet is recognized not only for the high operational value it represents for the forces involved, but also for the strong symbolic component of unity and camaraderie between squadrons with the “tiger” spirit.

More information about the event will be available on the official channels of the Portuguese Air Force and the NATO Tiger Association. Stay well, Jorge Ruivo"

[Arniepants]

Still a distinct lack of information for this years Beja airshow, and tiger meet combo, hope some more details are released soon. Suspense is killing me