Seeing Nationals Park from a plane
Photo: APK, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Nationals' park, opened in 2008 on the Anacostia River waterfront in Navy Yard. Look for the field angled toward the Capitol dome, which is visible from the upper deck.
2 of our routes pass it. District of Columbia
The easy pick
Washington to Atlanta: sit on the right, on the climb, 0 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Washington to Atlanta | Right | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Newark | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on 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. 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 Nationals Park 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 Nationals Park 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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