South Coast

Is the BBMF Flying Near Portsmouth Today?

Portsmouth's naval heritage makes it a natural venue for BBMF flypasts at Armed Forces Day and commemorative occasions along the Solent.

BBMF near Portsmouth — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Portsmouth is Saturday 22 August 2026 — Summer-in-lee (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 20 June 2026 — Portsmouth Armed Forces Day

Later in the season

  • 22 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Summer-in-lee (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Portsmouth

The BBMF's Armed Forces Day flypast over Portsmouth and Southsea honours the city's naval tradition and the servicemen and women who fought from these shores.

Where to watch

Southsea seafront, the Round Tower at Old Portsmouth and Portsdown Hill above the city give excellent views over the Solent.

Around 150 miles from RAF Coningsby.

Previous appearances near Portsmouth

  • 20 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Portsmouth Armed Forces Day (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Lee-on-solent (13:45–14:15 BST)
  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Southampton (16:08–16:38 BST)
  • 11 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Goodwood (18:58–19:28 BST)
  • 15 Aug 2025 — Flypast — Southampton (17:33–18:03 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 14 NM of Portsmouth. 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.