CFE

Best window seat at Auvergne

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Taking offLEFT

Puy de Dôme, Chaîne des Puys volcanic cones, Massif Central foothills

LandingLEFT

Puy de Dôme volcanic peak, Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain, City of Clermont-Ferrand

🛫 Taking Off from Clermont Ferrand (CFE)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting on runway 26 heads the aircraft westbound, and the Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain sits just southwest of the airport. Sitting on the left side gives you a clear view of this line of extinct volcanic cones, including the distinctive rounded summit of Puy de Dôme, as you climb out.
Look forPuy de Dôme, Chaîne des Puys volcanic cones, Massif Central foothills, Limagne plain (fading behind on the right)

🛬 Landing at Clermont Ferrand (CFE)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 26 means approaching from the east and descending westward, with the city of Clermont-Ferrand and the volcanic Chaîne des Puys lying just south and west of the airport. Left-side (south-facing) windows get the best views of the city sprawl and the distinctive volcanic cones, including Puy de Dôme, as the plane lines up for final approach.
Look forPuy de Dôme volcanic peak, Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain, City of Clermont-Ferrand, Limagne plain

CFE is a compact regional airport with a single paved commercial runway and two additional grass strips used mainly by general aviation and flight training. It handles a modest schedule of domestic and select European flights.

⛰️ Elevation1,093 ft
🛫 Runways3 (08/26, 08L/26R, 01/19)
📍 NearbyLPY 57 miAUR 71 miLYS 93 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Auvergne (CFE)?

At Auvergne in Clermont Ferrand: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Puy de Dôme, Chaîne des Puys volcanic cones, Massif Central foothills, Limagne plain (fading behind on the right).

What can I see during takeoff from Auvergne in Clermont Ferrand?

When taking off from Auvergne (CFE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 26 heads the aircraft westbound, and the Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain sits just southwest of the airport. Sitting on the left side gives you a clear view of this line of extinct volcanic cones, including the distinctive rounded summit of Puy de Dôme, as you climb out. Notable sights include: Puy de Dôme, Chaîne des Puys volcanic cones, Massif Central foothills, Limagne plain (fading behind on the right).

What can I see when landing at Auvergne in Clermont Ferrand?

When landing at Auvergne (CFE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 26 means approaching from the east and descending westward, with the city of Clermont-Ferrand and the volcanic Chaîne des Puys lying just south and west of the airport. Left-side (south-facing) windows get the best views of the city sprawl and the distinctive volcanic cones, including Puy de Dôme, as the plane lines up for final approach. Notable sights include: Puy de Dôme volcanic peak, Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain, City of Clermont-Ferrand, Limagne plain.

What factors affect the best window seat at Auvergne?

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