Originally Posted by
chavala
Well as I'm thinking about it, I distinctly remember days after 9/11 flying TPA-EWR and looking at downtown from the right of the plane. It's a very clear memory.
Is there a way the OP can see it on flight aware?
You still will have
some view of the city if you land from the south but I agree with LaserSailor - the best view is if you land from the north and are sitting on the left side of the plane. Newark airport sits south of the city so you don't get the full panorama if landing from the south.