East Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Leicester Today?

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

BBMF near Leicester — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled within range of Leicester. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 21 June 2026 (Swadlincote).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 21 June 2026 — Swadlincote

BBMF appearances near Leicester

East Midlands communities have a long tradition of wartime commemoration. The Midlands Air Festival brings the aircraft within reach of Leicester.

Where to watch

Bradgate Park and Charnwood Forest give wide elevated horizons. The Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire is the nearest scheduled event.

Around 55 miles from RAF Coningsby.

Previous appearances near Leicester

  • 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Swadlincote (14:35–15:05 BST)
  • 14 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Melton Mowbray (11:10–11:40 BST)
  • 13 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Melton Mowbray (13:00–13:30 BST)
  • 7 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Atherstone (12:17–12:47 BST)
  • 6 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Atherstone (12:54–13:24 BST)
  • 6 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Tollerton (12:35–13:05 BST)
⚠ 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.