CGY

At Cagayan De Oro in Ladag: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Macajalar Bay, Cagayan de Oro city coastline, Camiguin Island volcanic peaks, Mindanao Sea.

When taking off from Cagayan De Oro (CGY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing north on runway 01 from Laguindingan, the plane climbs out over the coast toward Macajalar Bay. From the right side you get a clear view back over Cagayan de Oro city hugging the bay, with Camiguin Island's volcanic cones visible on the horizon to the northeast. The left side mostly shows open water and the flatter Lanao coastline with less definition. Notable sights include: Macajalar Bay, Cagayan de Oro city coastline, Camiguin Island volcanic peaks, Mindanao Sea.

When landing at Cagayan De Oro (CGY), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the runway 19 approach you fly in from over Macajalar Bay heading south, and Cagayan de Oro city sits just east of the airport along the coast. Left-side passengers get a clear view of the city, the bay's shoreline, and the coastal plain as the plane lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Macajalar Bay, Cagayan de Oro city and river mouth, the northern Mindanao coastline, low coastal hills east of the airport.

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