Seeing Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport from a plane6 ★
Opened in 2022 on the Santa Lucía air base, about 30 miles north of Mexico City. Construction dug up the bones of more than 200 mammoths, now shown in an on-site museum. Look for the runways on the dry plain of the Valley of Mexico.
5 of our routes pass it. México · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Las Vegas to Mexico City: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Mexico City | Left | 157 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Mexico City | Left | on the way down |
| Raleigh/Durham to Mexico City | Left | 220 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to Mexico City | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 150 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Mexico City | Left | 226 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 Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International 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 Mexico City Felipe Ángeles 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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