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Best window seat at Alice Springs

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

MacDonnell Ranges, Heavitree Gap, Alice Springs township along the Todd River

LandingRIGHT

MacDonnell Ranges, Heavitree Gap, Alice Springs town center

🛫 Taking Off from Alice Springs (ASP)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting southeast on runway 12, the MacDonnell Ranges and the distinctive Heavitree Gap notch sit off to the left (north) as the aircraft climbs out, with Alice Springs town visible along the Todd River. The right side mostly shows flatter, less distinctive desert country to the south.
Look forMacDonnell Ranges, Heavitree Gap, Alice Springs township along the Todd River, surrounding red desert plains

🛬 Landing at Alice Springs (ASP)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 30 brings you in from the southeast on a northwesterly heading, and the airport sits just south of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges with the town of Alice Springs nestled between them. On the right side of the aircraft you get a clear view north across the rust-red ridgelines, Heavitree Gap, and the town spread out against the ranges before the final turn onto the runway.
Look forMacDonnell Ranges, Heavitree Gap, Alice Springs town center, dry bed of the Todd River

Alice Springs Airport is a modest single-terminal facility handling domestic flights, serving as the primary air access point to central Australia given the vast distances by road. It's a relatively quiet airport with a straightforward layout suited to its role as a regional gateway.

⛰️ Elevation1,791 ft
🛫 Runways2 (12/30, 17/35)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Alice Springs (ASP)?

At Alice Springs in Alice Springs: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: MacDonnell Ranges, Heavitree Gap, Alice Springs township along the Todd River, surrounding red desert plains.

What can I see during takeoff from Alice Springs in Alice Springs?

When taking off from Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing southeast on runway 12, the MacDonnell Ranges and the distinctive Heavitree Gap notch sit off to the left (north) as the aircraft climbs out, with Alice Springs town visible along the Todd River. The right side mostly shows flatter, less distinctive desert country to the south. Notable sights include: MacDonnell Ranges, Heavitree Gap, Alice Springs township along the Todd River, surrounding red desert plains.

What can I see when landing at Alice Springs in Alice Springs?

When landing at Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 30 brings you in from the southeast on a northwesterly heading, and the airport sits just south of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges with the town of Alice Springs nestled between them. On the right side of the aircraft you get a clear view north across the rust-red ridgelines, Heavitree Gap, and the town spread out against the ranges before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: MacDonnell Ranges, Heavitree Gap, Alice Springs town center, dry bed of the Todd River.

What factors affect the best window seat at Alice Springs?

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