Seeing Noordoostpolder wind farms from a plane
The Netherlands' biggest onshore wind farm when built, with turbines along the dikes of the Noordoostpolder and some standing in the IJsselmeer itself. Look for rows of towers lining the shore and marching out into the water.
3 of our routes pass it. Netherlands · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Copenhagen to Amsterdam: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Oslo | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 10 min after takeoff |
| Copenhagen to Amsterdam | Right | on the way down |
| Oslo to Amsterdam | Right | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Noordoostpolder wind farms from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Noordoostpolder wind farms 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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IJsselmeer Jaap Rodenburg Wind Farm Amsterdam Amsterdam Canal Ring Port of Amsterdam Amsterdam (AMS) Oslo (OSL) Copenhagen (CPH) All routes