Seeing South Baldy from a plane3 ★
Highest point of the Magdalena Mountains at about 10,780 ft, west of Socorro. Look for a forested summit above the Plains of San Agustin, home of the Very Large Array radio telescopes.
6 of our routes pass it. New Mexico · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Phoenix to Dallas: sit on the right, 33 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Tucson | Left | 153 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Tucson | Left | 163 min after takeoff |
| Denver to San Jose del Cabo | Right | 57 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Austin | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 60 min after takeoff |
| Phoenix to Dallas | Right | 33 min after takeoff |
| Phoenix to Jacksonville | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 34 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 South Baldy from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see South Baldy from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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