Incredible Concorde takeoff video gives you an unprecedented glimpse into the supersonic jet’s cockpit
Published on Oct 10, 2025 at 6:30 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Oct 09, 2025 at 7:31 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Some amazing footage of a Concorde takeoff from New York’s JFK airport gives us a glimpse into what it was like to fly the supersonic airliner.
The footage was posted 10 years ago on YouTube by Pilot Benjamin, and it shows a British Airways Concorde departing from New York, bound for London.
Concorde’s main route was across the Atlantic, with aircraft departing from Paris or London before heading to the United States.
The aviation icon last flew in 2003, but the allure of it has not waned, and this footage reminds us just how cool it was.
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The footage shows Concorde taking off in full
The footage shows both the pilots and the nose view of the jet as it takes off from JFK.
We also get to see the aircraft lift off from the outside and see the graceful Delta wing at its best.
From the cockpit, we can hear the co-pilot call out V1.
This is the point of the take-off, which means the jet can’t stop safely if it suddenly had to.
We then hear ‘rotate’, which is when Concorde has reached take-off speed.
The airliner gracefully lifts into the air before undertaking a sharp turn to head away from New York itself.
After that, the supersonic airliner is well on its way back to London.
The supersonic airliner will likely never fly again
The footage continues and shows the early stages of the flight back to the UK.
We can see the pilots and flight engineer at work, as they prepare the jet for supersonic flight.
The footage also shows the famous ‘droop-snoot’ nose coming up to give Concorde its fully streamlined appearance.
After last flying in 2003, no examples of the aircraft have ever flown again.
Of the 20 built, 18 remain, with most in museums, one at London Heathrow, and others on display at airports.
Several schemes have been floated over the years about bringing one aircraft back to flight status for airshow displays and pleasure flights.
But unless someone with a lot of cash comes along, we will likely never see a Concorde in the skies ever again.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
