Seeing Moda Center from a plane3 ★
The Portland Trail Blazers' arena, just across the Willamette from downtown in the Rose Quarter. Look for the curved roof beside the river's east bank.
3 of our routes pass it. Oregon · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Portland to Klamath Falls: sit on the right, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Klamath Falls | Right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Portland to North Bend | Right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Denver | Left | on the climb, 6 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 Moda Center from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Moda Center 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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