Is the BBMF Flying Near Leicester Today?

Leicester and Leicestershire see occasional BBMF appearances. The Midlands Air Festival is the nearest regular fixture.

BBMF near Leicester — status

Yes — the BBMF has a scheduled appearance near Leicester today: Aston On Trent (15:00–15:30 BST). Check official BBMF social media for last-minute confirmation.

Today near Leicester

18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Aston On Trent (15:00–15:30 BST)
~16.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Sewstern (15:35–16:05 BST)
~17.9 NM from area centre · Flypast

⚠ Always confirm on the day via BBMF Facebook or BBMF on X — appearances can be cancelled at short notice.

BBMF appearances near Leicester

East Midlands communities have a long tradition of wartime commemoration.

Previous appearances near Leicester

12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wymeswold (14:09–14:39 BST)
~10.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Heather (13:38–14:08 BST)
~11.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Brinklow (13:26–13:56 BST)
~15.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wymeswold (15:50–16:20 BST)
~10.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Brinklow (16:11–16:41 BST)
~15.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Overseal (14:52–15:22 BST)
~16.5 NM from area centre · Flypast

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 18 NM of Leicester. This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.

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