At Boeing Fld King Co International in Seattle: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Lake Union, Ballard Locks, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains (distant, on horizon).

When taking off from Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Right side for the best views. BFI's primary runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L) typically depart northbound or southbound. On a northbound departure, the right side offers views of Lake Union, the Ballard Locks, and Puget Sound—all prominent water features visible during climb-out. The left side faces the urban sprawl of Seattle proper with fewer distinctive geographic markers. Notable sights include: Lake Union, Ballard Locks, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains (distant, on horizon).

When landing at Boeing Fld King Co International (BFI), sit on the Left side for the best views. BFI's primary runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L) align roughly north-south. On approach from the north or landing to the south, the left side offers views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains across the water. On approach from the south, the left side frames Lake Washington and the Cascade Range to the east. Notable sights include: Downtown Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay waterfront, Olympic Mountains (west), Lake Washington (east), Puget Sound shipping lanes.

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