Rare

Airplane

What It Is

An aircraft spotted flying overhead, either at cruising altitude or low on approach near an airport.

How Rare Is It on Road Trip Bingo?

Rare. Planes are common in the sky, but a clear, noticeable sighting while driving is less frequent.

Spotting Tip

Routes that pass near an airport give you the best chance to see one flying low enough to really notice.

Fun Fact

At any given moment, there are typically over 5,000 aircraft in the skies above the continental U.S. — you're usually closer to one than you'd think, even if you never look up.

Ready to keep hunting? Head back to the game to check Airplane off your card, or browse the full spotting guide.