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Best window seat at Turany

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Brno city center with Špilberk Castle, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Petrov hill, Brno Reservoir further northwest

LandingRIGHT

Brno city skyline, Špilberk Castle hill, Petrov Cathedral

🛫 Taking Off from Turany (BRQ)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 27 means flying west, and Brno's historic core sits just northwest of the airport — so it falls off to the right side of the aircraft during initial climb. You get a nice look at the compact old town with its two hilltop landmarks before the plane continues west over the rural Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.
Look forBrno city center with Špilberk Castle, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Petrov hill, Brno Reservoir (Brněnská přehrada) further northwest, rolling farmland and forested hills of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands ahead

🛬 Landing at Turany (BRQ)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 27 means approaching from the east and flying west toward the airport, so the city of Brno sits off to the right (north) during the descent. Passengers on that side get a good look at the Brno skyline, including Špilberk Castle and the cathedral hill, before the plane lines up over the more rural southern approach.
Look forBrno city skyline, Špilberk Castle hill, Petrov Cathedral, Svratka river valley

Brno-Turany is a small regional airport with a single modest terminal, handling limited scheduled and charter traffic alongside general aviation; it's Czechia's second-busiest airport but far smaller in scale than Prague.

⛰️ Elevation778 ft
🛫 Runways2 (09/27, 08/26)
📍 NearbyBTS 72 miVIE 72 miPED 73 miOSR 74 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Turany (BRQ)?

At Turany in Turany: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Brno city center with Špilberk Castle, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Petrov hill, Brno Reservoir (Brněnská přehrada) further northwest, rolling farmland and forested hills of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands ahead.

What can I see during takeoff from Turany in Turany?

When taking off from Turany (BRQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 27 means flying west, and Brno's historic core sits just northwest of the airport — so it falls off to the right side of the aircraft during initial climb. You get a nice look at the compact old town with its two hilltop landmarks before the plane continues west over the rural Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Notable sights include: Brno city center with Špilberk Castle, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Petrov hill, Brno Reservoir (Brněnská přehrada) further northwest, rolling farmland and forested hills of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands ahead.

What can I see when landing at Turany in Turany?

When landing at Turany (BRQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 27 means approaching from the east and flying west toward the airport, so the city of Brno sits off to the right (north) during the descent. Passengers on that side get a good look at the Brno skyline, including Špilberk Castle and the cathedral hill, before the plane lines up over the more rural southern approach. Notable sights include: Brno city skyline, Špilberk Castle hill, Petrov Cathedral, Svratka river valley.

What factors affect the best window seat at Turany?

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