East Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Nottingham Today?

Nottingham sits close to RAF Coningsby and within range of the Midlands Air Festival.

BBMF near Nottingham — status
Yes — the BBMF has a scheduled appearance near Nottingham today: Ilkeston (14:40–15:10 BST). Check official BBMF social media for last-minute confirmation.

Today near Nottingham

  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ilkeston (14:40–15:10 BST)
    ~5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Woodborough (14:20–14:50 BST)
    ~5.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Aston On Trent (15:00–15:30 BST)
    ~9.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ripley (14:45–15:15 BST)
    ~10.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Clipstone (14:30–15:00 BST)
    ~12.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ambergate (14:45–15:15 BST)
    ~13.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Belvoir (14:10–14:40 BST)
    ~14.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Great Gonerby (14:05–14:35 BST)
    ~17.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Sewstern (15:35–16:05 BST)
    ~19.5 NM from area centre · Flypast

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

Next 7 days

  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Clipstone (12:30–13:00 BST)
    ~12.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Belvoir (13:25–13:55 BST)
    ~14.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Great Gonerby (13:30–14:00 BST)
    ~17.8 NM from area centre · Flypast

BBMF appearances near Nottingham

Nottinghamshire's proximity to the Lincolnshire base means the county is within easy reach.

Previous appearances near Nottingham

  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wymeswold (14:09–14:39 BST)
    ~9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Belvoir (14:15–14:45 BST)
    ~14.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Heather (13:38–14:08 BST)
    ~18.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Bingham (15:47–16:17 BST)
    ~7.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wymeswold (15:50–16:20 BST)
    ~9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Rainworth (15:38–16:08 BST)
    ~10 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Nottingham. 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.