Seeing Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake from a plane
Backed up about 150 miles behind Grand Coulee Dam, the biggest power producer in the US, reaching almost to the Canadian border. Look for the massive concrete dam at the lake's southwest end.
3 of our routes pass it. Washington · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Seattle: sit on the right, 165 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Seattle | Right | 205 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Seattle | Right | 237 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Seattle | Right | 165 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 Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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