ADZ (San Andres Island) window seat guide

At Gustavo Rojas Pinilla in San Andres Island: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Johnny Cay, Haynes Cay, San Andres town and harbor, the surrounding coral reef ('Sea of Seven Colors').

When taking off from Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing runway 06 climbs you out to the northeast over open Caribbean water, and the left side gives you the best look back at San Andres town, the airport's reclaimed runway spit, and the iconic cays just offshore. The turquoise reef and Johnny Cay/Haynes Cay area sit close to the north side of the airfield, making for a great early-climb view before the island falls away. Notable sights include: Johnny Cay, Haynes Cay, San Andres town and harbor, the surrounding coral reef ('Sea of Seven Colors').

When landing at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical runway 06 approach, the aircraft tracks northeast with the aircraft's left side facing north/northwest toward San Andres town and the offshore cays. That's the side that gives you the classic turquoise-water postcard view before touchdown. Notable sights include: Johnny Cay islet, Rocky Cay, San Andres town (El Centro) waterfront, the coral reef ring and multi-hued 'Sea of Seven Colors' shallows.

The best window seat at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around San Andres Island (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.