Seeing San Antonio International Airport from a plane
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Sits inside the city, about 8 miles north of downtown San Antonio. Look for dense neighborhoods all around and the green Hill Country rising to the northwest.
2 of our routes pass it. Texas
The easy pick
Austin to McAllen: sit on the right, 12 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to McAllen | Right | 12 min after takeoff |
| Fort Lauderdale to Austin | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 149 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 San Antonio International Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see San Antonio International Airport from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see San Antonio 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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