London & South East

Is the BBMF Flying Near Reading Today?

Keep track of upcoming BBMF appearances near Reading. Data is drawn from published UK NOTAMs and the official 2026 display calendar, updated as new events are confirmed.

BBMF near Reading — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Reading is Saturday 18 July 2026 — Newbury (12.2 NM from Reading) (16:15–16:45 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 4 July 2026 — Henley On Thames

Next 7 days

  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Newbury (16:15–16:45 BST)
    ~12.2 NM from area centre · Flypast

BBMF appearances near Reading

The BBMF flies from RAF Coningsby throughout the season, visiting communities the length of Britain. When a flypast or display is scheduled within range of Reading it will appear above — check back regularly as new appearances are added throughout the year.

Previous appearances near Reading

  • 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Henley On Thames (12:25–12:55 BST)
    ~6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — High Wycombe (12:35–13:05 BST)
    ~11.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Yattendon (11:15–11:45 BST)
    ~8.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Aldershot (11:00–11:30 BST)
    ~14 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Aldershot (13:30–14:00 BST)
    ~14 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Armed Forces Day – Aldershot (timing TBC)
    ~14.8 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Reading. 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.