AES (Alesund) window seat guide

At Vigra in Alesund: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Ålesund town center and Aksla hill, Borgundfjorden, Sunnmøre Alps peaks, Ellingsøyfjorden.

When taking off from Vigra (AES), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 24 you climb out heading southwest, and the left side gives you a great view back across Ålesund town and the fjord toward the jagged Sunnmøre Alps. The right side mostly faces open sea and the flatter outer islands, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Ålesund town center and Aksla hill, Borgundfjorden, Sunnmøre Alps peaks, Ellingsøyfjorden.

When landing at Vigra (AES), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the runway 24 approach (heading 245°, from northeast to southwest), the aircraft passes south of the town before touching down on Vigra island. Left-side windows face southeast, giving a great view of Ålesund's colorful waterfront, the surrounding fjord, and the jagged Sunnmøre Alps rising behind it. Notable sights include: Ålesund town center, Sunnmøre Alps peaks, Aspøya and Nørvøya islands, the fjord approach to Vigra.

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