Seeing Benchmark International Arena from a plane3 ★
The Tampa Bay Lightning's arena on the downtown waterfront, opened in 1996. Look for the arena right beside the Channelside cruise terminal and the Garrison Channel.
9 of our routes pass it. Florida · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Charlotte to Tampa: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Tampa | Right | on the way down |
| Boston to Tampa | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Charlotte to Tampa | Right | on the way down |
| Detroit to Tampa | Right | on the way down |
| New York to Tampa | Right | on the way down |
| Philadelphia to Tampa | Right | on the way down |
| Raleigh/Durham to Tampa | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to Tampa | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to Tampa | 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 Benchmark International Arena from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (9 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Benchmark International Arena 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.
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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