Seeing Queensboro Bridge from a plane
The 59th Street Bridge, a 1909 cantilever that crosses Roosevelt Island without touching down on it. Look for the red aerial tram running alongside it.
11 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Atlanta: sit on the left, on the climb, 0 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to New York | Left | on the way down |
| Charlotte to New York | Left | on the way down |
| Chicago to New York | Left | on the way down |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to New York | Left | on the way down |
| Fort Lauderdale to New York | Left | on the way down |
| Miami to New York | Left | on the way down |
| New York to Atlanta | Left | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| New York to Denver | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| New York to Fort Lauderdale | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| St. Louis to New York | Left | on the way down |
| Tampa to New York | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Queensboro Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (11 of 11). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Queensboro Bridge 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 Queensboro Bridge 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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