About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dane Co Rgnl Truax Fld (MSN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madison to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the eastbound cruise at altitude, the left side also tracks closer to the southern shore of Lake Erie and later offers views of the Pocono Plateau and Delaware Water Gap area in Pennsylvania before the New York metro descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Dane Co Rgnl Truax Fld in Madison?
During takeoff from Dane Co Rgnl Truax Fld (MSN), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSN's primary departure runway 36 (northbound) or runway 18 (southbound) means a left-seat passenger looking east gets a clear view over Lake Monona and Lake Mendota as the aircraft climbs and turns eastward toward EWR. The Madison isthmus between the two lakes is one of the most distinctive urban geography features in the Midwest and is clearly visible during climb-out. Notable sights include: Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, the Madison isthmus with the State Capitol dome, Lake Waubesa to the south.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically uses runways 22L/22R for westerly wind landings, with the approach coming from the northeast over Staten Island and New York Harbor. A left-seat passenger gets a direct view of Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor on final approach. This is one of the most dramatic urban approach views in commercial aviation. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, Staten Island, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Madison to Newark?
The flight from Dane Co Rgnl Truax Fld (MSN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Madison to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks generally east-southeast from Madison, crossing northern Illinois farmland, then southern Lake Michigan or northern Indiana, the southern shore of Lake Erie near Cleveland, northwestern Pennsylvania, and the Pocono Plateau in Pennsylvania before descending into the New York metro area. Lake Erie is the most visually distinctive midpoint feature, appearing as an enormous gray-blue expanse from cruising altitude.