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Taking offLEFT

Western Cordillera ridgeline, Farallones de Cali highlands, Cauca River valley floor

LandingRIGHT

Farallones de Cali, city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland

🛫 Taking Off from Cali (CLO)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting north on runway 02, the Western Cordillera rises close along the left side of the valley, with the Farallones de Cali high country visible behind as you climb out. The Cauca River valley floor and patchwork farmland spread out below, giving a clear sense of the valley's shape.
Look forWestern Cordillera ridgeline, Farallones de Cali highlands (looking south-southwest), Cauca River valley floor, patchwork sugarcane fields typical of the Cauca Valley
Right window seat view during takeoff from Cali (CLO) — Western Cordillera ridgeline, Farallones de Cali highlands (looking south-southwest), Cauca River valley floor, patchwork sugarcane fields typical of the Cauca ValleyRight Side

🛬 Landing at Cali (CLO)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 20 means you're flying south down the Cauca Valley, with the Farallones de Cali mountains and the city of Cali itself sitting to the west. That puts them on the right side of the aircraft, giving a great view of the steep western cordillera and urban sprawl below as you descend.
Look forFarallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the left
Left window seat view during landing at Cali (CLO) — Farallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the leftLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Cali (CLO) — Farallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the leftRight Side

Alfonso Bonilla Aragón is a mid-sized single-runway airport located in Palmira, about 20 km east of downtown Cali, serving as the main air gateway to southwestern Colombia. It has one terminal handling both domestic and a modest number of international flights.

⛰️ Elevation3,163 ft
🛫 Runways1 (02/20)
✈️ HubAvianca
📍 NearbyBUN 46 miAXM 76 miPPN 77 miNVA 86 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International (CLO)?

At Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International in Cali: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Western Cordillera ridgeline, Farallones de Cali highlands (looking south-southwest), Cauca River valley floor, patchwork sugarcane fields typical of the Cauca Valley.

What can I see during takeoff from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International in Cali?

When taking off from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International (CLO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing north on runway 02, the Western Cordillera rises close along the left side of the valley, with the Farallones de Cali high country visible behind as you climb out. The Cauca River valley floor and patchwork farmland spread out below, giving a clear sense of the valley's shape. Notable sights include: Western Cordillera ridgeline, Farallones de Cali highlands (looking south-southwest), Cauca River valley floor, patchwork sugarcane fields typical of the Cauca Valley.

What can I see when landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International in Cali?

When landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International (CLO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 20 means you're flying south down the Cauca Valley, with the Farallones de Cali mountains and the city of Cali itself sitting to the west. That puts them on the right side of the aircraft, giving a great view of the steep western cordillera and urban sprawl below as you descend. Notable sights include: Farallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the left.

What factors affect the best window seat at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International?

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