CHM

Best window seat at Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales

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

Bahía de Chimbote, Isla Blanca, Isla Ferrol

LandingRIGHT

Bahía El Ferrol, Pacific Ocean coastline, Chimbote port area

🛫 Taking Off from Chimbote (CHM)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting north on runway 01, the left side faces west over Chimbote Bay, giving you a good look at the Pacific coastline, the port area, and the small islands offshore. The right side just shows the dry coastal desert and foothills of the Andes, which is far less interesting.
Look forBahía de Chimbote, Isla Blanca, Isla Ferrol, Chimbote's port and coastline

🛬 Landing at Chimbote (CHM)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 19 means flying southbound, which puts the Pacific coastline and Bahía El Ferrol on the right side of the aircraft. You'll get good views of the bay, the coastal cliffs, and the ocean as you descend, while the left side just faces the dry coastal desert hills inland.
Look forBahía El Ferrol, Pacific Ocean coastline, Chimbote port area, coastal desert terrain to the east

CHM is a small regional airport with a single runway and a modest terminal handling limited domestic flights, typical of a secondary Peruvian coastal airport.

⛰️ Elevation72 ft
🛫 Runways1 (01/19)
📍 NearbyTRU 84 mi

Connecting at CHM?

Find out if your layover is long enough at Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales.

Check layover times →

About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales (CHM)?

At Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales in Chimbote: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Bahía de Chimbote, Isla Blanca, Isla Ferrol, Chimbote's port and coastline.

What can I see during takeoff from Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales in Chimbote?

When taking off from Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales (CHM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing north on runway 01, the left side faces west over Chimbote Bay, giving you a good look at the Pacific coastline, the port area, and the small islands offshore. The right side just shows the dry coastal desert and foothills of the Andes, which is far less interesting. Notable sights include: Bahía de Chimbote, Isla Blanca, Isla Ferrol, Chimbote's port and coastline.

What can I see when landing at Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales in Chimbote?

When landing at Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales (CHM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 19 means flying southbound, which puts the Pacific coastline and Bahía El Ferrol on the right side of the aircraft. You'll get good views of the bay, the coastal cliffs, and the ocean as you descend, while the left side just faces the dry coastal desert hills inland. Notable sights include: Bahía El Ferrol, Pacific Ocean coastline, Chimbote port area, coastal desert terrain to the east.

What factors affect the best window seat at Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales?

The best window seat at Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales (CHM) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Chimbote (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.