ALH

Best window seat at Albany Airport

Which side of the plane?

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

Taking offLEFT

Albany township, Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound

LandingRIGHT

King George Sound, Princess Royal Harbour, Albany town center

🛫 Taking Off from Albany (ALH)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 14 departures track almost directly over Albany township and its harbour, and the geometry puts that view just off the left side of the aircraft as it climbs out. You'll get a good look at Princess Royal Harbour, the town, and the coastline opening onto King George Sound before the aircraft continues out over the Southern Ocean.
Look forAlbany township, Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound, Mount Clarence/Mount Melville hills

🛬 Landing at Albany (ALH)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 14 means approaching from the northwest and descending toward the southeast, which puts Albany town, Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound off to the right side of the aircraft. Left side passengers mostly see inland farmland and low hills with less to look at.
Look forKing George Sound, Princess Royal Harbour, Albany town center, Mount Clarence

Albany Airport is a small regional airport with a single terminal, serving as the main air link for Western Australia's Great Southern region with limited daily flights to Perth.

⛰️ Elevation233 ft
🛫 Runways2 (14/32, 05/23)

Connecting at ALH?

Find out if your layover is long enough at Albany Airport.

Check layover times →

About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Albany Airport (ALH)?

At Albany Airport in Albany: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Albany township, Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound, Mount Clarence/Mount Melville hills.

What can I see during takeoff from Albany Airport in Albany?

When taking off from Albany Airport (ALH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 14 departures track almost directly over Albany township and its harbour, and the geometry puts that view just off the left side of the aircraft as it climbs out. You'll get a good look at Princess Royal Harbour, the town, and the coastline opening onto King George Sound before the aircraft continues out over the Southern Ocean. Notable sights include: Albany township, Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound, Mount Clarence/Mount Melville hills.

What can I see when landing at Albany Airport in Albany?

When landing at Albany Airport (ALH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 14 means approaching from the northwest and descending toward the southeast, which puts Albany town, Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound off to the right side of the aircraft. Left side passengers mostly see inland farmland and low hills with less to look at. Notable sights include: King George Sound, Princess Royal Harbour, Albany town center, Mount Clarence.

What factors affect the best window seat at Albany Airport?

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