Seeing Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center from a plane
The Smithsonian's giant hangar holding Space Shuttle Discovery, an SR-71 Blackbird and the Enola Gay. Look for the long curved-roof hangar on the south edge of Dulles Airport.
2 of our routes pass it. Virginia · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Dallas-Fort Worth: sit on the left, on the climb, 5 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Washington to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Nashville | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
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 Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 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 Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 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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