South Coast

Is the BBMF Flying Near Bournemouth Today?

Bournemouth's seafront has hosted air festivals where the BBMF appears over Bournemouth Bay.

BBMF near Bournemouth — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Bournemouth. The most recent nearby appearance was on Saturday 25 July 2026 — Swanage Carnival (7.7 NM from Bournemouth).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 25 July 2026 — Swanage Carnival

BBMF appearances near Bournemouth

Bournemouth Air Festival has featured the BBMF displaying between the two piers.

Previous appearances near Bournemouth

  • 25 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Swanage Carnival (timing TBC)
    ~7.7 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Bournemouth (15:30–16:00 BST)
    ~2.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Bovington (15:20–15:50 BST)
    ~13.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Ringwood (16:25–16:55 BST)
    ~8.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 14 NM of Bournemouth. 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.