East Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Nottingham Today?

Nottingham sits close to RAF Coningsby and within range of the Midlands Air Festival.

BBMF near Nottingham — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Nottingham. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 16 August 2026 — Ibstock (18.1 NM from Nottingham).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 16 August 2026 — Ibstock

BBMF appearances near Nottingham

Nottinghamshire's proximity to the Lincolnshire base means the county is within easy reach.

Previous appearances near Nottingham

  • 16 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Ibstock (12:15–12:45 BST)
    ~18.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 16 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Braunstone (12:10–12:40 BST)
    ~19.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 15 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Woolley Moor (14:50–15:20 BST)
    ~15.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 9 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Ilkeston (14:40–15:10 BST)
    ~5.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 9 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Mountsorrel (14:50–15:20 BST)
    ~13.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 9 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Crich (14:35–15:05 BST)
    ~14.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Nottingham. This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.

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