Seeing Point State Park from a plane
Photo: Matt Joseph, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The triangle where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers join to form the Ohio. Look for the fountain at the tip, which shoots up to 150 ft.
6 of our routes pass it. Pennsylvania
The easy pick
Chicago to Pittsburgh: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to Pittsburgh | Right | on the way down |
| Boston to Pittsburgh | Right | on the way down |
| Chicago to Pittsburgh | Left | on the way down |
| Dallas to Pittsburgh | Left | on the way down |
| New York to Pittsburgh | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Seattle to Pittsburgh | Left | 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. 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 Point State Park from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Point State Park 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 Point State Park 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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