East Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Northampton Today?

Northampton sits within range of several BBMF event venues including Silverstone, Shuttleworth and Santapod.

BBMF near Northampton — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Northampton is Saturday 27 June 2026 — Santapod Raceway Dragstalgia (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 21 June 2026 — Bletchley Park

Next 7 days

  • 27 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Santapod Raceway Dragstalgia (timing TBC)
    ~10.3 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

Later in the season

  • 4 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Formula 1 Grand Prix – Silverstone (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 12 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Santapod Raceway – European Finals (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Northampton

The county's central position puts it within range of multiple BBMF fixtures including Silverstone motor racing events and Shuttleworth airshows.

Where to watch

Silverstone (occasional BBMF flypast venue) is about 15 miles west. The Northamptonshire Uplands give wide horizons.

Around 70 miles from RAF Coningsby.

Previous appearances near Northampton

  • 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Bletchley Park (12:50–13:20 BST)
  • 14 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Podington (13:00–13:30 BST)
  • 13 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Podington (14:05–14:35 BST)
  • 7 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Stony Stratford (15:25–15:55 BST)
  • 6 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Gassed On Track – Silverstone (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 6 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Woburn Sands (12:44–13:14 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 18 NM of Northampton. This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.

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