Seeing Hollywood Burbank Airport from a plane
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Next to the site of Lockheed's old Burbank plant, birthplace of the Skunk Works. Look for the two crossing runways tucked against the Verdugo Mountains, with the San Fernando Valley grid spreading west.
5 of our routes pass it. California
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Baltimore: sit on the left, on the climb, 7 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Oakland | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Baltimore | Left | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Pasco | Right | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Redding | Right | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Copenhagen | Left | on the climb, 9 min after takeoff |
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 Hollywood Burbank Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Hollywood Burbank 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 Hollywood Burbank 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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