Seeing Circuit of the Americas from a plane
Turn 1 climbs a 133-ft hill, the steepest on the F1 calendar. Look for the red observation tower and the track a few miles from the Austin airport runways.
4 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Austin to Denver: sit on the left, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to Denver | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Austin to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Austin to Phoenix | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Austin to Orlando | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 2 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 Circuit of the Americas from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Circuit of the Americas 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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