AEP (Buenos Aires) window seat guide

Best window seat at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Puerto Madero skyline, Río de la Plata coastline, Costanera Norte

LandingLEFT

Río de la Plata shoreline, Puerto Madero skyscrapers, Costanera Norte/Sur waterfront

🛫 Taking Off from Buenos Aires (AEP)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting runway 13 you head southeast out over the Río de la Plata, but the right side gives you a great look back at the Buenos Aires coastline and skyline as the aircraft climbs out over the water. The left side mostly faces open river with little to see.
Look forPuerto Madero skyline, Río de la Plata coastline, Costanera Norte, distant city grid of Buenos Aires
Right window seat view during takeoff from Buenos Aires (AEP) — Puerto Madero skyline, Río de la Plata coastline, Costanera Norte, distant city grid of Buenos AiresRight Side

🛬 Landing at Buenos Aires (AEP)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 31 means the final approach curves in from over the Río de la Plata heading northwest, with the Buenos Aires skyline sitting off to the southwest. That puts the city — Puerto Madero's towers, the Costanera, and the downtown skyline — on the left side of the aircraft, while the right side just faces open river water.
Look forRío de la Plata shoreline, Puerto Madero skyscrapers, Costanera Norte/Sur waterfront, Buenos Aires downtown skyline
Left window seat view during landing at Buenos Aires (AEP) — Río de la Plata shoreline, Puerto Madero skyscrapers, Costanera Norte/Sur waterfront, Buenos Aires downtown skylineLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Buenos Aires (AEP) — Río de la Plata shoreline, Puerto Madero skyscrapers, Costanera Norte/Sur waterfront, Buenos Aires downtown skylineRight Side

Aeroparque is a compact, single-runway airport right on the Río de la Plata waterfront, just a few miles from downtown Buenos Aires. It handles mostly domestic and regional flights, with a small international presence to nearby countries like Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil.

⛰️ Elevation20 ft
🛫 Runways1 (13/31)
✈️ HubAerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART Argentina
📍 NearbyEZE 19 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)?

At Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Puerto Madero skyline, Río de la Plata coastline, Costanera Norte, distant city grid of Buenos Aires.

What can I see during takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?

When taking off from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing runway 13 you head southeast out over the Río de la Plata, but the right side gives you a great look back at the Buenos Aires coastline and skyline as the aircraft climbs out over the water. The left side mostly faces open river with little to see. Notable sights include: Puerto Madero skyline, Río de la Plata coastline, Costanera Norte, distant city grid of Buenos Aires.

What can I see when landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?

When landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 31 means the final approach curves in from over the Río de la Plata heading northwest, with the Buenos Aires skyline sitting off to the southwest. That puts the city — Puerto Madero's towers, the Costanera, and the downtown skyline — on the left side of the aircraft, while the right side just faces open river water. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata shoreline, Puerto Madero skyscrapers, Costanera Norte/Sur waterfront, Buenos Aires downtown skyline.

What factors affect the best window seat at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery?

The best window seat at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Buenos Aires (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.