Is the BBMF Flying Near Bath Today?
Wondering whether the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is due over Bath? This page tracks the next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Bath, drawn from published UK NOTAM data and the official 2026 display schedule.
BBMF near Bath — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Bath is Saturday 18 July 2026 — Filton (11.8 NM from Bath) (14:05–14:35 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 11 July 2026 — Neston
Next 7 days
- 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Filton (14:05–14:35 BST)
Later in the season
- 11 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Longleat Safari Park – Icons Of The Sky (timing TBC)
- 12 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Longleat Safari Park – Icons Of The Sky (timing TBC)
- 13 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Longleat Safari Park – Icons Of The Sky (timing TBC)
BBMF appearances near Bath
The BBMF appears across the UK throughout the display season, transiting to airshows, flypasts and commemorative events. Because the aircraft cover long distances between engagements, Bath and the surrounding area can fall under a transit route or display box even when the event itself is nearby. Any BBMF appearances matched within roughly 20 nautical miles of Bath are listed above as they are published.
Previous appearances near Bath
- 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Neston (13:42–14:12 BST)
- 5 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Heddington (12:10–12:40 BST)
- 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Hinton Charterhouse (14:45–15:15 BST)
- 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Heddington (14:40–15:10 BST)
- 20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Devizes (16:05–16:35 BST)
- 13 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Upthorpe, Dursley (12:19–12:49 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Bath.
This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.