At Austin Bergstrom International in Austin: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Lady Bird Lake, downtown Austin skyline (including the UT Tower), Colorado River valley, Barton Springs Pool area.

When taking off from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Austin's primary runways (1L/1R and 17L/17R) typically depart toward the northeast or south. A right-side seat gives you the best view of Lady Bird Lake (Barton Springs Pool area) and the downtown Austin skyline during initial climb-out, plus the Colorado River valley stretching northeast. The left side faces mostly suburban sprawl and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Lady Bird Lake, downtown Austin skyline (including the UT Tower), Colorado River valley, Barton Springs Pool area.

When landing at Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Austin-Bergstrom typically lands on runways 17L/R (southbound) or 35L/R (northbound). For the more common southbound approach, the right side offers views of downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake as you descend over the city. The right seat also captures the Colorado River corridor and the urban grid layout during final approach. Notable sights include: Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake), downtown Austin skyline, Colorado River, Mueller Airport area to the northeast.

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