Seeing Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport from a plane
One of three big airports serving Baltimore and Washington, set among woods south of Baltimore. Look for the Chesapeake's inlets to the east and the trail that loops all the way around the airport.
3 of our routes pass it. Maryland · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Boston: sit on the left, on the climb, 8 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Washington | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Washington to Boston | Left | on the climb, 8 min after takeoff |
| Washington to London | Left | on the climb, 10 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall 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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