Seeing Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from a plane5 ★
Delta's hub, where the McNamara Terminal's mile-long concourse has a tram running overhead along it. Look for six runways, four of them parallel, among the suburbs southwest of Detroit.
3 of our routes pass it. Michigan · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Lansing: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Grand Rapids | Right | 66 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Cleveland | Left | 205 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Lansing | 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.
Can you see Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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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