Seeing Tesla Gigafactory Texas from a plane5 ★

One of the largest factory buildings in the world, with more than 10 million square feet of floor space, where Tesla builds the Model Y and Cybertruck. Look for the vast white box beside the Colorado River just east of Austin's airport.

66 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 5 of 10

The easy pick

Austin to Cleveland: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

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 Tesla Gigafactory Texas from?

It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (50 of 66). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Tesla Gigafactory Texas 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 Tesla Gigafactory Texas 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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