AVL (Asheville) window seat guide

At Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Mount Pisgah, Pisgah National Forest ridgelines, Shining Rock Wilderness peaks, French Broad River valley below.

When taking off from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 17, the right side gives you a great view of Mount Pisgah and the high ridgelines of Pisgah National Forest rising to the west-southwest. These are some of the tallest, most rugged peaks in the immediate area around Asheville, and they stay in view for much of the initial climb. Notable sights include: Mount Pisgah, Pisgah National Forest ridgelines, Shining Rock Wilderness peaks, French Broad River valley below.

When landing at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 17 means flying south down the French Broad River valley toward the airport south of Asheville. On the right (west) side you get a good view of Mount Pisgah and the Pisgah National Forest ridgeline, which stands out prominently against the valley floor as you descend. Notable sights include: Mount Pisgah, Pisgah National Forest ridges, French Broad River, Blue Ridge foothills to the southwest.

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