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All details about the 68 aircraft flypast for King Charles coronation

May52023

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The full flypast will see over 60 aircraft, including the iconic Red Arrows and historic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, put on a spectacular show over London.

The Coronation flypast will feature aircraft from across the UK Armed Forces. From the RAF there will be several models of helicopter, Spitfires, a Lancaster, Hurricanes, 18 Typhoon FGR4s, an Envoy IV and many more from our fleet, covering the past, present and future of the RAF.

The Coronation of King Charles and the Queen Consort will take place on Saturday 6th May at Westminster Abbey. After the service they will return to Buckingham Palace where they will conclude ceremonial events on the balcony along with other members of the Royal Family to watch a large formation Flypast.

It will feature the first flypast involvement of the RAF’s new Envoy IV CC1 aircraft which will lead the 9 Hawks from the Red Arrows, the RAF’s Aerobatics Team, to conclude the flypast.

What time is the coronation flypast?

The coronation flypast will take place over the Mall and Buckingham Palace at 2.30pm BST on Saturday 6 May.

It will follow the King and Queen Consort’s procession through London and the crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

The flypast is weather-dependent, meaning it could be cancelled if there is heavy rain, strong winds or thunderstorms. The Met Office is predicting possible showers, but there is currently no indication the flypast will be called off.

Met Office deputy chief forecaster, Steven Keates, said: “On Saturday we will see showers developing from late morning in some central, eastern and northern areas, but also with some sunny spells through the day. At this stage it looks like London could avoid the showers in the morning before some develop through the afternoon.

“Heavier rain is expected to move into the south-west of the UK and heavy showers are likely for parts of Northern Ireland. Winds will remain light away from the far north where gusty winds will begin to ease. Highs of 20°C are possible in London in any sunshine, with mid to high teens possible elsewhere.”

What is the flypast route?

An exact route for the flypast has not been revealed, but airspace restrictions have been confirmed, giving an idea of the planes’ path.

Restricted airspace for coronation flypast (Map: Military Airshows)

The flypast will impose restrictions in airspace in the vicinity of the North Sea, East Anglia, Essex and London. The dispersal will then occur to the south and west, over Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

The following airspace restrictions have been confirmed:

• Area A – between 1.15 and 3pm BST, not below 17,500ft
• Area B – between 1.45 and 3pm BST, not below 5,500ft
• Area C – between 2 and 3pm BST, not below 7,000ft
• Area D – between 2 and 2.45pm BST
• Area E – between 2.10 and 2.45pm BST, not below 2,500ft
• Area F – between 2.20 and 3pm BST, not below 2,500ft
• Area G – between 2.20 and 3pm BST
• Area H – between 2.20 and 3pm BST, not below 10,500ft
• Area I – between 2.20 and 3pm BST, not below 10,500ft

The Red Arrows’ flight path and times have also been released:

• 531005N 0003110W RAF WADDINGTON – 1.50pm
• 530733N 0002024W SE OF METHRINGHAM – 1.53pm
• 531038N 0002815E E OF SKEGNESS – 1.58pm
• 525400N 0014000E OVERSEA – 2.05pm
• 524000N 0014600E E OF CAISTER ON SEA – 2.13pm
• 521330N 0015312E OVERSEA – 2.18pm
• 520512N 0012312E WOODBRIDGE AIRFIELD – 2.23pm
• 515524N 0005336E VCY OF COLCHESTER – 2.27pm
• 513558N 0000555E FAIRLOP – 2.34pm
• 513307N 0000058W LEYTON – 2.35pm
• 513005N 0000830W BUCKINGHAM PALACE – 2.36pm
• 512839N 0002751W HEATHROW – 2.38pm
• 512900N 0003611W VCY OF WINDSOR – 2.40pm
• 512530N 0005900W VCY OF READING – 2.42pm
• 511700N 0005800W HOOK – 2.44pm
• 510654N 0011904W N OF WINCHESTER – 2.47pm
• 504702N 0015023W BOURNEMOUTH – 4.53am