Seeing Jarama Circuit from a planeup to 3 ★

Spain's Grand Prix track through much of the 1960s and 70s, just north of Madrid. Look for the twisting loop in dry scrubland a few miles beyond Barajas Airport.

2 of our routes pass it. Spain · rated 3 of 10

The easy pick

Madrid to Amsterdam: sit on the left, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

RouteSideWhen
Madrid to AmsterdamLefton the climb, 3 min after takeoff
Madrid to ParisLeft
Best seat for the whole flight: 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 Jarama Circuit from?

It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Jarama Circuit 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.

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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