Seeing Daikin Park from a plane4 ★
The Astros' ballpark, called Minute Maid Park until 2025, was built into Houston's old Union Station, with a retractable roof and a full-size locomotive that runs along the outfield wall. Look for the roof at downtown's east edge.
4 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Columbus: sit on the left, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Columbus | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Indianapolis | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Pittsburgh | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Raleigh/Durham to Houston | Left | 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 Daikin Park from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Daikin Park 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.
More
Houston NRG Stadium William P. Hobby Airport George Bush Intercontinental Airport San Jacinto Monument Houston (HOU) Indianapolis (IND) Raleigh/Durham (RDU) All routes