At Ayers Rock Connellan Airport in Yulara: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), MacDonnell Ranges, Lake Amadeus (seasonal salt lake visible as white expanse to the west).

When taking off from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during departure from AYQ. The aircraft typically departs to the north or northeast, and Uluru (Ayers Rock) itself sits roughly 15km south-southwest of the airport. As you climb out northward, the left side faces back toward the iconic red monolith and the surrounding MacDonnell Ranges, which are most visible in the first few minutes of flight before altitude makes them harder to distinguish. Notable sights include: Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), MacDonnell Ranges, Lake Amadeus (seasonal salt lake visible as white expanse to the west).

When landing at Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ayers Rock Connellan Airport's primary runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the east, meaning aircraft descend with Uluru on the left side of the fuselage. You'll get direct views of the iconic monolith and the surrounding red desert landscape during final approach and landing. Notable sights include: Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta mountain range to the west, spinifex desert plains, airport runway and terminal buildings.

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