Aircraft movements at LHR during Coronation Concert

[Arfur Dent]

There didn't seem to be any take offs or landings that could be heard during the concert. Were there?

[DaveReidUK]

Heathrow was on westerlies, where none of the departure or arrival routes go over Windsor.

[CAEBr]

Lucky they didn't shut the airport after the public reported seeing drones in the area.

What next ? Metropolitan Police arrest a Windsor couple after reports of a rave in back garden and drone activity. ?

[TheFlyingCyclist]

Yes, some departing flights went overhead during the concert. I was watching the big screens on the Long Walk.

[2Planks]

I certainly heard one during the Prince of Wales’ speech. Air China 494 according to FR 24

[atakacs]

Those Chinese...

[nicolai]

"only some Chinese" - in this case, specifically Taiwanese

Given that aircraft are under positive ATC control there, I'm surprised it wasn't routed elsewhere.

[Arfur Dent]

Thank you chaps! Just wondering because when I flew 744s off LHR Westerlies we flew fairly close to Windsor (noise wise anyway).

[Trinity 09L]

Originally Posted by Arfur Dent

Thank you chaps! Just wondering because when I flew 744s off LHR Westerlies we flew fairly close to Windsor (noise wise anyway).

They still overfly, a local resident has counted 145 this year so far on Westerlies, super heavies, heavies and others.

[MATELO]

Originally Posted by Trinity 09L

They still overfly, a local resident has counted 145 this year so far on Westerlies, super heavies, heavies and others.

Some would see this a chore..... others.... a pastime/hobby. :-)