Seeing Red Rocks Amphitheatre from a plane
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A 9,500-seat amphitheater set between two red sandstone monoliths taller than Niagara Falls. Look for curved rows of seats in red rock in the foothills west of Denver.
5 of our routes pass it. Colorado
The easy pick
Denver to St George: sit on the left, on the climb, 7 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Grand Junction | Left | 7 min after takeoff |
| Denver to St George | Left | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Cortez | Left | on the climb, 9 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Prescott | Left | 9 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Denver | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 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 Red Rocks Amphitheatre from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Red Rocks Amphitheatre 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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