Seeing George Washington Bridge from a plane
One of the busiest bridges in the world, with 14 lanes on two decks across the Hudson. Look for its gray towers between the Palisades cliffs and Manhattan, with a little red lighthouse under the east end.
8 of our routes pass it. New Jersey · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Atlanta: sit on the left, on the climb, 2 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Atlanta | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| New York to Charlotte | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| New York to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| New York to Orlando | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| New York to Fort Lauderdale | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| New York to Miami | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| New York to Chicago | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| New York to Denver | Right | on the climb, 4 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 Washington Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (6 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see George Washington Bridge 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 Washington Bridge 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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