ANX (Andoya) window seat guide

At Andoya in Andoya: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Andfjorden strait, Hinnøya's mountain ridgeline, Vesterålen Alps peaks (Møysalen area), scattered coastal fishing villages along the fjord shore.

When taking off from Andoya (ANX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 14 climbs out on a south-southeast heading, so the left side faces northeast toward Andfjorden and the jagged peaks of Hinnøya and the Vesterålen Alps. It's the more dramatic side, with fjord walls and snow-capped ridgelines rising straight out of the water. The right side mostly shows open Norwegian Sea with little terrain detail. Notable sights include: Andfjorden strait, Hinnøya's mountain ridgeline, Vesterålen Alps peaks (Møysalen area), scattered coastal fishing villages along the fjord shore.

When landing at Andoya (ANX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 32 brings you in from the south along Andøya's west coast, and the left side gives you a clear view of the dramatic coastline and the small bird cliff island of Bleiksøya just offshore. The right side mostly shows the flatter interior of the island with less to see. Notable sights include: Bleiksøya bird cliff island, Andøya's rugged west coast cliffs, the Norwegian Sea, distant Vesterålen peaks on the horizon.

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