Seeing Panther Creek Wind Farm from a plane
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Turbines in the West Texas plains near Big Spring. Look for rows of white towers on flat, dry ranchland and cotton fields.
4 of our routes pass it. Texas
The easy pick
Austin to Midland: sit on the right, 31 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to Midland | Right | 31 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Midland | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 36 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Midland | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 33 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Midland | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 50 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 Panther Creek Wind Farm from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Panther Creek Wind Farm from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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