Nimrod Engine Run - JANUARY 2026

On Saturday, 17th January 2026, Nimrod XV232 will be looking to perform up to 2 engine runs, Crew availability and weather permitting..

Please note that XV232 is within a secure and operational part of the airfield. 'Admission & Guided Tour' tickets gain access to the secure area only.

To be onboard during an Engine run, please purchase a Tactical Area Seat, Cockpit Jump Seat or a Co-Pilot Seat ticket.

Programme

10.30 - Gates open. Please either assemble at the nearby Light Apron Cafe or report to a member of the crew near the steps leading onto XV232 so you can be booked in for the event. A member of the team will pop over to the cafe at 11:00 and 12:00 to collect guests for tours etc.

11.00 - Guided tours aboard the aircraft. Our last tour starts at 12:00 and finishes at 12:30 to allow time for passenger and crew briefings.

12.00 - Gates close

12.30 - Safety briefing for all visitors

12.40 - Onboard Passengers board

13.00 - Engine runs (We run one after the other and just swap the guests on the flight deck around. All onboard guests will be onboard for both runs)

13.45 - Late arrival, or unfinished guided tours aboard the aircraft

A range of Nimrod merchandise is available on board the aircraft.

The 'Light Apron' diner will be open for hot and cold drinks and snacks.

The event is subject to weather, aircraft serviceability and crew availability.

With the potential closure of Coventry Airport, we are now offering up to 2 Engine runs during each event to help raise funds towards a proposed move. With the recent annoucements regarding Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre (CAHC) we do not currently have a alternative home lined up for XV232. .

If you are interested in being on board during an Engine Run, please take this the opportunity this year, whilst we are still operating.