Seeing Philadelphia International Airport from a plane
Built along the Delaware River in south Philadelphia. Look for the old Navy Yard, the stadiums of the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and 76ers just northeast, and the downtown skyline beyond.
5 of our routes pass it. Pennsylvania · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Orlando to Newark: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Newark | Right | on the way down |
| Houston to Newark | Right | on the way down |
| Nashville to New York | Left | 88 min after takeoff |
| New York to Atlanta | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 15 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Newark | 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 Philadelphia International Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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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Philadelphia Navy Yard Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia Battleship New Jersey Subaru Park Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Newark (EWR) Houston (IAH) Nashville (BNA) All routes