Seeing Lincoln Financial Field from a plane

The Philadelphia Eagles' home since 2003, part of the South Philadelphia sports complex. Look for the bowl with two curving wing-shaped roof canopies, beside the Phillies' ballpark.

4 of our routes pass it. Pennsylvania · rated 4 of 10

The easy pick

Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort Worth: sit on the left, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

RouteSideWhen
Philadelphia to AtlantaLeft
the other side is usually better on this route
on the climb, 1 min after takeoff
Philadelphia to DenverLeft
the other side is usually better on this route
on the climb, 1 min after takeoff
Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort WorthLefton the climb, 1 min after takeoff
Philadelphia to ChicagoLefton the climb, 1 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 Lincoln Financial Field from?

It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Lincoln Financial Field 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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