Boeing 747 battles strong 55mph crosswind to launch into an extremely short takeoff
Published on Dec 04, 2025 at 9:29 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Dec 04, 2025 at 9:29 AM (UTC+4)
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Claire Reid
Watch this Boeing 747 battle with powerful crosswinds as it manages a super short takeoff, which sees it soaring into the sky at an extreme angle.
Wild weather conditions are all just part of the job for pilots aboard commercial aircraft, as this clip taken by Topfelya perfectly demonstrates.
The footage, which was shot at London Gatwick back in 2017, shows a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 soaring into the sky while being battered with 55mph head winds.
The plane’s pilot pulls off such a top-notch short takeoff that it looks as though the Boeing is lifted into the sky all on its own. Impressive stuff.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
