Seeing Mount McLoughlin from a plane
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At 9,495 ft, a near-perfect Cascade volcano cone northeast of Medford. Look for a symmetrical pyramid, white in winter, south of Crater Lake.
5 of our routes pass it. Oregon
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Medford: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Medford | Right | on the way down |
| Portland to Klamath Falls | Right | on the way down |
| Sacramento to Portland | Right | 40 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Medford | Right | on the way down |
| Seattle to Medford | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
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 Mount McLoughlin from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount McLoughlin 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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