North West England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Wigan Today?

This page tracks BBMF flypasts and displays within range of Wigan, using live UK NOTAM data and the official 2026 schedule — so you know when to look up for the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane.

BBMF near Wigan — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Wigan. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 30 August 2026 — Southport Air Show (14.9 NM from Wigan).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 30 August 2026 — Southport Air Show

BBMF appearances near Wigan

Britain's wartime heritage runs through every county, and the BBMF's mission is to honour those who served across the whole country. Scheduled appearances near Wigan are shown above as soon as they appear in published NOTAM data or the official display calendar.

Previous appearances near Wigan

  • 30 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Southport Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~14.9 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 29 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Southport Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~14.9 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 9 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Stockport (14:25–14:55 BST)
    ~18.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Gorton (11:45–12:15 BST)
    ~17.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Lytham (11:15–11:45 BST)
    ~16.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Heywood (13:00–13:30 BST)
    ~15 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Wigan. 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.