Seeing Colorado Springs from a plane
14,115-ft Pikes Peak rises straight up from the west side of town. Look for the red rocks of Garden of the Gods and the Air Force Academy's spiky aluminum chapel to the north.
2 of our routes pass it. Colorado · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
St. Louis to Las Vegas: sit on the right, 92 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis to Las Vegas | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 127 min after takeoff |
| St. Louis to Las Vegas | Right | 92 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 Colorado Springs from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Colorado Springs from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Colorado Springs 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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