Seeing Intrepid Museum from a plane6 ★
A World War II aircraft carrier docked on the Hudson, now a museum with the space shuttle Enterprise on board. Look for the flight deck lined with jets beside the West Side Highway.
6 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Newark to Barcelona: sit on the right, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Norfolk | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| New York to Savannah | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Barcelona | Right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Edinburgh | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Frankfurt | Right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Naples | Right | on the climb, 3 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 Intrepid Museum from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Intrepid Museum 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 Intrepid Museum 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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