At Burlington International in Burlington: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Lake Champlain (west/left), Green Mountains (east/right, distant), New York's Adirondacks (west, far horizon), Burlington city grid (below/behind during climb).

When taking off from Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. BTV's primary runways (15/33) mean most departures head northeast or southwest. A left-side seat gives you the best view of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains during initial climb, especially on northeast departures which are more common. The lake stretches north-south and dominates the western landscape immediately after takeoff. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain (west/left), Green Mountains (east/right, distant), New York's Adirondacks (west, far horizon), Burlington city grid (below/behind during climb).

When landing at Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Burlington International's primary runway (15/33) runs roughly north-south, and left-side seats during approach from the south offer direct views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains to the east. You'll see the lake's western shoreline and the Adirondacks across the water in New York, which are the dominant geographic features of the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain (west/left), Green Mountains (east/right), Adirondack Mountains across the lake in New York (far left/west), Burlington city grid (below during final descent).

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