BGR (Bangor) window seat guide

At Bangor International in Bangor: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Penobscot River and downtown Bangor, Orono/Old Town and the University of Maine campus, distant Mount Katahdin/Baxter State Park skyline.

When taking off from Bangor International (BGR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 33 you climb northwest, and the right side gives you a good look back at the Penobscot River winding through downtown Bangor before it falls away. On clear days you can also pick out the University of Maine campus in Orono/Old Town and, farther out, the distant profile of Mount Katahdin and the Baxter State Park highlands to the north. Notable sights include: Penobscot River and downtown Bangor, Orono/Old Town and the University of Maine campus, distant Mount Katahdin/Baxter State Park skyline.

When landing at Bangor International (BGR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 33, you're approaching from the southeast on a northwest heading, and downtown Bangor along the Penobscot River sits just east of the runway. That puts the river, the Bangor waterfront, and the bridges connecting Bangor to Brewer on the right side of the aircraft during final approach. Notable sights include: Penobscot River, downtown Bangor waterfront, Bangor-Brewer bridges, Brewer across the river.

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