Seeing Ford Field from a plane5 ★
Home of the Lions since 2002, built to absorb an old Hudson's warehouse along one side. Look for the dome downtown next to Comerica Park.
12 of our routes pass it. Michigan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Detroit to Binghamton: sit on the left, on the climb, 4 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit to Binghamton | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Burlington | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Elmira/Corning | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to White Plains | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to New York | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Harrisburg | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Providence | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Portland | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Rochester | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| New York to Detroit | Right | on the way down |
| New York to Detroit | Right | on the way down |
| Newark to Detroit | 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 Ford Field from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (9 of 12). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Ford Field 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
Detroit Ambassador Bridge Gordie Howe International Bridge Ford River Rouge Complex Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Detroit (DTW) New York (LGA) New York (JFK) Newark (EWR) All routes