Seeing Newark Liberty International Airport from a plane
Opened in 1928 on the Newark meadows, the first major airport in the New York area. Look for the container cranes of Port Newark-Elizabeth just east, and Manhattan's skyline beyond.
3 of our routes pass it. New Jersey · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Atlanta: sit on the right, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Atlanta | Right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| New York to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Boston | Left | 15 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 Newark Liberty International Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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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