BOS (Boston) window seat guide

At General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River, Back Bay, Boston Harbor islands.

When taking off from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing north out of BOS on runway 22L/22R, the climb takes you right over Boston Harbor with downtown Boston and the Financial District skyline sitting just to the west, which is your left side as you head north. You'll get a great looking-back view of the Boston skyline, Back Bay, and the Charles River before the city falls away. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River, Back Bay, Boston Harbor islands.

When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical southwest-wind arrival into runway 04R/04L, planes track northeast up from over Quincy and Dorchester, so the left side faces west-northwest toward downtown Boston. You'll get a great view of the skyline and Charles River basin before the final turn takes you out over Dorchester Bay toward the airport. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline (Prudential/Hancock towers), Charles River and Back Bay, Dorchester Bay, Boston Harbor islands in the distance.

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