East Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Leicester Today?

Leicester and Leicestershire see occasional BBMF appearances. The Midlands Air Festival is the nearest regular fixture.

BBMF near Leicester — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Leicester. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 23 August 2026 — Market Harborough (12.4 NM from Leicester).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 23 August 2026 — Market Harborough

BBMF appearances near Leicester

East Midlands communities have a long tradition of wartime commemoration.

Previous appearances near Leicester

  • 23 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Market Harborough (12:05–12:35 BST)
    ~12.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 22 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Marston Trussell (12:10–12:40 BST)
    ~12 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 16 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Braunstone (12:10–12:40 BST)
    ~1.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 16 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Ibstock (12:15–12:45 BST)
    ~9.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 16 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Oakham (12:00–12:30 BST)
    ~14.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 15 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Oakham (11:35–12:05 BST)
    ~14.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 18 NM of Leicester. 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.