At Buffalo Niagara International in Buffalo: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Niagara Falls and Niagara River gorge, Lake Ontario, Niagara Escarpment ridge line, Toronto skyline (distant, clear days).

When taking off from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Buffalo typically departs runways 3 or 24 (northeast or southwest headings). A left-side seat offers views of Niagara Falls and the Niagara River gorge during initial climb, plus Lake Ontario's eastern shoreline. Right-side views show Lake Erie and suburban sprawl with less dramatic geography. Notable sights include: Niagara Falls and Niagara River gorge, Lake Ontario, Niagara Escarpment ridge line, Toronto skyline (distant, clear days).

When landing at Buffalo Niagara International (BUF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Buffalo typically lands on Runway 24 (heading west-southwest), which means your approach vector aligns the left side with Lake Erie and the Niagara River gorge. You'll see the dramatic water features and the Niagara Escarpment that define the region's geography during descent. Notable sights include: Lake Erie (south/left), Niagara River and gorge (north/left), Niagara Escarpment ridge line (north), downtown Buffalo skyline (right/southeast).

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