CBO (Datu Odin Sinsuat) window seat guide

Best window seat at Cotabato (Awang) Airport

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

Taking offRIGHT

Cotabad City, Rio Grande de Mindanao delta, Illana Bay coastline

LandingRIGHT

Rio Grande de Mindanao river delta, Cotabato City skyline, Illana Bay coastline

🛫 Taking Off from Datu Odin Sinsuat (CBO)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 28 you climb out westward over Illana Bay, and the right side gives you a view north toward Cotabato City and the wide delta where the Rio Grande de Mindanao (Pulangi River) empties into the bay. You'll also catch the low mountains of Lanao del Sur rising in the distance beyond the delta.
Look forCotabad City, Rio Grande de Mindanao delta, Illana Bay coastline, Lanao del Sur foothills

🛬 Landing at Datu Odin Sinsuat (CBO)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 28 means you're approaching from the east and flying west toward the coast. On the right side (north), you'll get a good view of Cotabato City and the Rio Grande de Mindanao river delta as it empties into Illana Bay, plus the coastal wetlands north of the airport.
Look forRio Grande de Mindanao river delta, Cotabato City skyline, Illana Bay coastline, coastal wetlands/fish ponds north of the runway

Cotabato (Awang) Airport is a small single-runway domestic airport with a modest terminal building, serving as the main air link between Cotabato City and Manila/Cebu.

⛰️ Elevation190 ft
🛫 Runways1 (10/28)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO)?

At Cotabato (Awang) Airport in Datu Odin Sinsuat: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Cotabad City, Rio Grande de Mindanao delta, Illana Bay coastline, Lanao del Sur foothills.

What can I see during takeoff from Cotabato (Awang) Airport in Datu Odin Sinsuat?

When taking off from Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 28 you climb out westward over Illana Bay, and the right side gives you a view north toward Cotabato City and the wide delta where the Rio Grande de Mindanao (Pulangi River) empties into the bay. You'll also catch the low mountains of Lanao del Sur rising in the distance beyond the delta. Notable sights include: Cotabad City, Rio Grande de Mindanao delta, Illana Bay coastline, Lanao del Sur foothills.

What can I see when landing at Cotabato (Awang) Airport in Datu Odin Sinsuat?

When landing at Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 28 means you're approaching from the east and flying west toward the coast. On the right side (north), you'll get a good view of Cotabato City and the Rio Grande de Mindanao river delta as it empties into Illana Bay, plus the coastal wetlands north of the airport. Notable sights include: Rio Grande de Mindanao river delta, Cotabato City skyline, Illana Bay coastline, coastal wetlands/fish ponds north of the runway.

What factors affect the best window seat at Cotabato (Awang) Airport?

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