South West England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Cheltenham Today?

This page tracks BBMF flypasts and displays within range of Cheltenham, using live UK NOTAM data and the official 2026 schedule — so you know when to look up for the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane.

BBMF near Cheltenham — status
Yes — the BBMF has a scheduled appearance near Cheltenham today: Ilmington (13:25–13:55 BST). Check official BBMF social media for last-minute confirmation.

Today near Cheltenham

  • 31 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Ilmington (13:25–13:55 BST)
    ~18.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 31 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Great Rollright (13:35–14:05 BST)
    ~19.3 NM from area centre · Flypast

⚠ Always confirm on the day via BBMF Facebook or BBMF on X — appearances can be cancelled at short notice.

BBMF appearances near Cheltenham

Britain's wartime heritage runs through every county, and the BBMF's mission is to honour those who served across the whole country. Scheduled appearances near Cheltenham are shown above as soon as they appear in published NOTAM data or the official display calendar.

Previous appearances near Cheltenham

  • 25 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Badsey, Worcestershire (13:15–13:45 BST)
    ~13 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 25 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Barrington, Gloucestershire (13:25–13:55 BST)
    ~14.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Upton Upon Severn (11:45–12:15 BST)
    ~11 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Gloucestershire Airport (14:15–14:45 BST)
    ~3.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Upton Upon Severn (13:25–13:55 BST)
    ~11 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 17 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Upton Upon Severn (19:25–19:55 BST)
    ~11 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Cheltenham. 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.