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Photo: James St. John · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A dramatic 265 m igneous intrusion rising from the rolling plains of northeastern Wyoming. The fluted column of phonolite porphyry is unmistakable on flights across the northern Great Plains.
35Flight Routes
OverheadClosest Pass
🪨 MountainType
Routes that pass it35
CDC → ORK
Both Sides
ORK → CDC
Both Sides
HNL → PWM
Both Sides
PWM → HNL
Both Sides
CLT → RCA
Right
RCA → CLT
Left
CHS → GEG
Left
CLT → SEA
Left
GEG → CHS
Right
GTF → GVW
Right
GVW → GTF
Left
MCO → YCG
Right
SEA → CLT
Right
YCG → MCO
Left
CLT → MWH
Left
FLO → SEA
Right
MWH → CLT
Right
SEA → FLO
Left
BCN → LAX
Left
LAX → BCN
Right
CDC → MRS
Left
MRS → CDC
Right
BFI → CLT
Right
CLT → BFI
Left
ATL → RAP
Left
CHA → YVR
Left
YVR → CHA
Right
CDC → NCE
Right
CLT → RAP
Right
NCE → CDC
Left
RAP → CLT
Left
DUB → SAN
Left
RCA → RDU
Left
RDU → RCA
Right
SAN → DUB
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Devils Tower from a plane?
Yes — 35 flight routes pass within 15 km of Devils Tower. The closest routes include Cedar City to Cork, Cork to Cedar City, Honolulu to Portland. The landmark is visible from both sides, passing directly overhead.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Devils Tower?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Devils Tower: on a Cedar City to Cork flight, visible from both sides; on a Cork to Cedar City flight, visible from both sides; on a Honolulu to Portland flight, visible from both sides.