Seeing LaGuardia Airport from a plane
Wedged against Flushing Bay, with runway ends on piers over the water. Look for Manhattan a few miles west and Citi Field, home of the Mets, just across the bay.
2 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Atlanta: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Atlanta | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Boston | Left | 17 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 LaGuardia Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia 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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