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DTW → FWA
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Fort Wayne International Airport (Fort Wayne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides superior views of the Lake Erie shoreline, the Maumee Bay, and the urban layout of Toledo during the descent phase of this short hop.
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Downriver Detroit
Aerial view of Taylor and the southern suburban industrial corridors immediately after takeoff from DTW.
Western Lake Erie
Glittering views of the westernmost basin of the Great Lake and the various small islands near the shoreline.
Maumee Bay
The mouth of the Maumee River where it enters Lake Erie, featuring heavy industrial shipping infrastructure.
Toledo Skyline
A clear view of downtown Toledo, Ohio, and the prominent Veterans' Glass City Skyway bridge.
The Ohio Turnpike
The I-80/I-90 corridor stretching eastward toward Cleveland as the plane turns toward Indiana.
Sit on the left for the morning flight to see the sun reflecting off Lake Erie. This is a very short flight (under 40 minutes in the air), so look out early as the transition from Detroit's suburbs to Toledo's industry happens quickly. In winter, look for ice floes forming on the shallow waters of Maumee Bay.
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Willow Run Airport
The historic WWII-era airport and its massive hangars are often visible to the northwest shortly after takeoff.
Ann Arbor Fringe
On clear days, the distant sprawl of the University of Michigan's home can be spotted on the horizon.
Agricultural Patchwork
Perfectly geometric farm plots of Southeastern Michigan and Northwestern Ohio create a vibrant green and gold quilt.
River Raisin
The winding path of the River Raisin snaking through the rural landscape near Monroe.
Fort Wayne Approach
A great perspective of the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers converging in the heart of Fort Wayne during final descent.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side offers a more peaceful, rural view of the 'Black Swamp' region's transition into modern farmland. Since the flight is at a low cruising altitude, you can see individual farmsteads and silos with great detail.
Book Hotels in Fort WayneDistance: 206 km (128 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: FWA (40.97850037, -85.19509888)
Route Type: Domestic
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