London & South East

Is the BBMF Flying Near London Today?

London is the stage for the BBMF's most-watched moments — the King's Official Birthday Flypast down The Mall.

BBMF near London — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near London. The most recent nearby appearance was on Saturday 11 July 2026 — Bentley Priory (10.5 NM from London).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 11 July 2026 — Bentley Priory

BBMF appearances near London

The King's Birthday Flypast has been a fixture in the London calendar for decades.

Previous appearances near London

  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Bentley Priory (13:05–13:35 BST)
    ~10.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Green Park (11:45–12:15 BST)
    ~0.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Green Park, London (11:45–12:15 BST)
    ~0.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Swanley (12:30–13:00 BST)
    ~13.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 13 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — King's Birthday Flypast – Buckingham Palace (timing TBC)
    ~0.6 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 21 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Westminster (12:10–12:40 BST)
    ~0.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 14 NM of London. 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.