Seeing George Bush Intercontinental Airport from a plane
Houston's largest airport, about 20 miles north of downtown. Look for five runways cut through thick pine forest, with the terminals clustered in the middle.
5 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Nashville: sit on the left, on the climb, 5 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Houston | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Houston to Nashville | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Denver | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Chicago | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Dallas | Left | on the climb, 6 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see George Bush Intercontinental 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 George Bush Intercontinental 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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