North West England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Blackpool Today?

The Blackpool Airshow is a major BBMF fixture, with the aircraft displaying along the famous Promenade and Tower.

BBMF near Blackpool — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Blackpool is Saturday 8 August 2026 — Blackpool Airshow (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 21 June 2026 — Lytham

Later in the season

  • 8 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Blackpool Airshow (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 9 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Blackpool Airshow (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 29 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Southport Air Show (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 30 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Southport Air Show (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Blackpool

Blackpool's seafront airshow draws large crowds to watch the BBMF display over the Irish Sea, with the Tower and three piers as backdrop.

Where to watch

The full length of the Promenade gives open views. The Tower and North Pier area is especially popular. Bispham to the north offers a quieter elevated viewpoint.

Roughly 120 miles west from RAF Coningsby — a longer transit.

Previous appearances near Blackpool

  • 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Lytham (11:15–11:45 BST)
  • 23 May 2026 — Flypast — Blackpool (14:44–15:14 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 12 NM of Blackpool. This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.

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Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF, MoD or the BBMF. Flypast and display data is derived from UK NOTAM publications and the official BBMF schedule. All appearances are subject to weather, aircraft serviceability and RAF operational requirements and may be cancelled at any time. Do not contact numbers listed in NOTAMs. Not for flight planning. Always verify with official BBMF channels before making travel plans.