Seeing NRG Stadium from a plane
The Texans' stadium was the first in the NFL with a retractable roof. Look for the long white roof right beside the round Astrodome, south of downtown Houston.
2 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Chicago to Houston: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Houston | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Dallas to Houston | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 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 NRG Stadium from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see NRG Stadium 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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