Yorkshire & the Humber

Is the BBMF Flying Near Leeds Today?

Leeds and West Yorkshire see occasional BBMF appearances at armed forces commemorations.

BBMF near Leeds — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Leeds. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 23 August 2026 — Sherburn In Elmet Airfield (12 NM from Leeds).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 23 August 2026 — Sherburn In Elmet Airfield

BBMF appearances near Leeds

West Yorkshire's connections to wartime RAF service run deep.

Previous appearances near Leeds

  • 23 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Sherburn In Elmet Airfield (10:30–11:00 BST)
    ~12 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ilkley (11:27–11:57 BST)
    ~12.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Pontefract (11:50–12:20 BST)
    ~9.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Lotherton (13:55–14:25 BST)
    ~8.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Lotherton (12:05–12:35 BST)
    ~8.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 13 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Burghwallis (13:25–13:55 BST)
    ~17.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Leeds. 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.