London & South East

Is the BBMF Flying Near London Today?

London is the stage for the BBMF's most-watched moments — the King's Official Birthday Flypast down The Mall over Buckingham Palace.

BBMF near London — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled within range of London. The most recent nearby appearance was on Saturday 13 June 2026 (King's Birthday Flypast – Buckingham Palace).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 13 June 2026 — King's Birthday Flypast – Buckingham Palace

BBMF appearances near London

The King's Birthday Flypast has been a fixture in the London calendar for decades, with the BBMF leading formations of aircraft over The Mall in front of vast crowds.

Where to watch

The Mall, St James's Park and the Victoria Memorial give the classic views but crowds are enormous — arrive very early. Green Park provides slightly more space.

Around 130 miles from RAF Coningsby. Flypast routes in from the north-east.

Previous appearances near London

  • 13 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — King's Birthday Flypast – Buckingham Palace (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 21 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Westminster (12:10–12:40 BST)
  • 18 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Northwood (18:45–19:15 BST)
  • 29 Jun 2025 — Flypast — Green Park (11:45–12:15 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 14 NM of London. 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.