Seeing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from a plane5 ★
Built on the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, which closed in the 1990s, and opened to airlines in 1999. Look for two parallel runways southeast of town and Austin's growing skyline along the Colorado River.
4 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Miami to San Antonio: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to San Antonio | Right | 78 min after takeoff |
| Miami to San Antonio | Right | on the way down |
| Nashville to San Antonio | Right | 91 min after takeoff |
| Washington to San Antonio | Right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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