UPS 747-400 Effortless Takeoff at MSP

Now a rarity at MSP, the UPS Queen is a sight for sore eyes. If UPS brings us a 747 on a Friday, it almost certainly arrives in the morning before sunrise and departs later at night long after dark. This time, both movements took place in the morning hours. I took full advantage of this opportunity and captured the broad daylight departure. Note the short takeoff roll allowed by light loads.
Flight #: 5X5525
Route: MSP to SDF
Runway used for takeoff: 30L
Aircraft type: Boeing 747-44AF
Registration #: N573UP
Date of filming: 04-28-23
Location: Terminal 1 Parking Ramp Level 8 RED
Camera: Sony AX53
Tripod: Me

[@barefootlightning]

I always forget how amazing it is that we can make these big pieces of metal fly

[@sultryone6237]

Always an exciting capture of the Queen as she disappeared into the clouds…what a rush!!!

[@mattsuhr4228]

Awesome video great job recording it I always love watching planes land and takeoff great job recording it

[@twincitiesaviator]

Thanks!

[@WNpilot101]

Perfect weight and balance!

[@AndersAviationShorts]

1:12 naw bro FedEx be jealous😂😂

[@9_19Ming]

I love UPS trucks & planes 🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@eduardodaquiljr9637]

Best designed plane,

[@wincav]

Great catch! (as always)

[@twincitiesaviator]

Thanks!

[@unicorn_apocalypses]

Awesome video my friend. Ps dmitry

[@xilemythic2011]

Fun fact: the first flight by the wright brothers could have taken place in the cargo bay of the 747

[@dugthedog_]

Hey - Besides Flight Radar 24, how do you check when a 747 is arriving at MSP?

[@twincitiesaviator]

Follow the Minneapolis St. Paul Aviation Spotting group on Facebook. Occasionally someone will post about it there. Frequent checks of the MSP arrival and departure board on FR24 will reveal any that are coming that day. Keep in mind that UPS flights out of SDF that are listed as an MD11, A300, or even a 767 can swap to the 747 without notice.

[@ajcrocksvideogames]

Roses are red violets are blue, this video got recommended to you to.

[@cxrsonon100fps]

Nuh uh