Seeing John Glenn Columbus International Airport from a plane5 ★

Named for John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth and an Ohio native. Look for downtown Columbus about 6 miles west and Ohio State's horseshoe stadium to the northwest.

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

The easy pick

Philadelphia to Dayton: sit on the left, 52 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport from a plane?

Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.

Can you see John Glenn Columbus International 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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