Is the BBMF Flying Near Nottingham Today?
Nottingham sits close to RAF Coningsby and within range of the Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall.
BBMF near Nottingham — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled within range of Nottingham. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 21 June 2026 (Swadlincote).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 21 June 2026 — Swadlincote
BBMF appearances near Nottingham
Nottinghamshire's proximity to the Lincolnshire base means the county is within easy reach. Community events and the Midlands Air Festival bring the aircraft to the region.
Where to watch
Nearest scheduled event is the Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire. Colwick Park and the Trent valley give open sky views.
RAF Coningsby is about 30 miles north-east.
Previous appearances near Nottingham
- 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Swadlincote (14:35–15:05 BST)
- 20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Crich (12:35–13:05 BST)
- 20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Lea (12:40–13:10 BST)
- 14 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Melton Mowbray (11:10–11:40 BST)
- 13 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Bingham (13:05–13:35 BST)
- 13 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Heanor (13:20–13:50 BST)
⚠ 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.