Lincolnshire

Is the BBMF Flying Near Cleethorpes Today?

Cleethorpes on the Lincolnshire coast hosts Armed Forces Weekend, bringing the BBMF to the seafront above the Humber estuary.

BBMF near Cleethorpes — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Cleethorpes is Saturday 27 June 2026 — Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 21 September 2025 — Paull

Next 7 days

  • 27 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend (timing TBC)
    ~0 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend (timing TBC)
    ~0 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

Later in the season

  • 9 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Withernsea Blue Light Weekend (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Cleethorpes

The BBMF's Armed Forces Weekend flypast at Cleethorpes is a popular community occasion, with the aircraft appearing over the beach and the wide Humber mouth.

Where to watch

The promenade and seafront give uninterrupted views. Arrive early on event days as the seafront fills quickly.

Roughly 35 miles from RAF Coningsby — a short transit.

Previous appearances near Cleethorpes

  • 21 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Paull (14:12–14:42 BST)
  • 6 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Kirmington (15:51–16:21 BST)
  • 17 Aug 2025 — Flypast — Withernsea (13:53–14:23 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2025 — Flypast — North Coates Airfield (14:45–15:15 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2025 — Flypast — North Killingholme (14:36–15:06 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 12 NM of Cleethorpes. 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.