BVA (Beauvais) window seat guide

Best window seat at Tille

Which side of the plane?

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

Taking offLEFT

Beauvais town center, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais, the Thérain river valley

LandingRIGHT

Beauvais Cathedral, Beauvais town center, the Thérain river valley

🛫 Taking Off from Beauvais (BVA)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting runway 30, the aircraft climbs northwest while the town of Beauvais sits just south of the airport, putting it on the left side of the aircraft shortly after liftoff. You'll get a brief look at the town and its Gothic cathedral before the aircraft continues over the flat Picardy farmland.
Look forBeauvais town center, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais, the Thérain river valley, surrounding Picardy farmland

🛬 Landing at Beauvais (BVA)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 12 means you're flying southeast, descending over the flat farmland northwest of the airport before touching down. The town of Beauvais, with its famous unfinished Gothic cathedral spire, sits just south of the runway, putting it on the right-hand side during the final approach.
Look forBeauvais Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre), Beauvais town center, the Thérain river valley, patchwork farmland of Picardy

A compact, low-cost carrier airport built around a single main terminal designed for high-volume, quick-turnaround budget flights, primarily serving Ryanair passengers heading to and from Paris.

⛰️ Elevation361 ft
🛫 Runways3 (12/30, 04/22, 13R/31L)
✈️ HubRyanair

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Tille (BVA)?

At Tille in Beauvais: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Beauvais town center, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais, the Thérain river valley, surrounding Picardy farmland.

What can I see during takeoff from Tille in Beauvais?

When taking off from Tille (BVA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing runway 30, the aircraft climbs northwest while the town of Beauvais sits just south of the airport, putting it on the left side of the aircraft shortly after liftoff. You'll get a brief look at the town and its Gothic cathedral before the aircraft continues over the flat Picardy farmland. Notable sights include: Beauvais town center, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais, the Thérain river valley, surrounding Picardy farmland.

What can I see when landing at Tille in Beauvais?

When landing at Tille (BVA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 12 means you're flying southeast, descending over the flat farmland northwest of the airport before touching down. The town of Beauvais, with its famous unfinished Gothic cathedral spire, sits just south of the runway, putting it on the right-hand side during the final approach. Notable sights include: Beauvais Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre), Beauvais town center, the Thérain river valley, patchwork farmland of Picardy.

What factors affect the best window seat at Tille?

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