Seeing Deer Island Egg Digesters from a plane
Twelve giant egg-shaped digesters process Greater Boston's sewage on Deer Island at the harbor mouth. Look for the cluster of silver eggs just off the ends of Logan's runways.
3 of our routes pass it. Massachusetts · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Denver: sit on the right, on the climb, 5 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Orlando | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Denver | Right | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Boston | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Deer Island Egg Digesters 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 Deer Island Egg Digesters 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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