Seeing Tacoma Narrows Bridge (2007) from a plane
The eastbound twin of the 1950 bridge that replaced Galloping Gertie, which twisted itself apart in the wind in 1940, four months after opening. Look for two parallel suspension spans over the Narrows.
2 of our routes pass it. Washington · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Portland to Seattle: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Seattle | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Seattle to Anchorage | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 4 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 Tacoma Narrows Bridge (2007) 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 Tacoma Narrows Bridge (2007) 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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