Is the BBMF Flying Near Harrogate Today?
Wondering whether the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is due over Harrogate? This page tracks the next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Harrogate, drawn from published UK NOTAM data and the official 2026 display schedule.
BBMF near Harrogate — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Harrogate. The most recent nearby appearance was on Thursday 10 September 2026 — Raf Leeming (18 NM from Harrogate).
Most recent nearby appearance: Thursday 10 September 2026 — Raf Leeming
BBMF appearances near Harrogate
The BBMF appears across the UK throughout the display season, transiting to airshows, flypasts and commemorative events. Because the aircraft cover long distances between engagements, Harrogate and the surrounding area can fall under a transit route or display box even when the event itself is nearby. Any BBMF appearances matched within roughly 20 nautical miles of Harrogate are listed above as they are published.
Previous appearances near Harrogate
- 10 Sep 2026 — Flypast — Raf Leeming (18:15–18:45 BST)
- 23 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Sherburn In Elmet Airfield (10:30–11:00 BST)
- 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ilkley (11:27–11:57 BST)
- 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Pontefract (11:50–12:20 BST)
- 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Lotherton (13:55–14:25 BST)
- 20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Lotherton (12:05–12:35 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Harrogate.
This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.