At Houghton County Memorial Airport in Hancock: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Portage Lake, Keweenaw Peninsula shoreline, Houghton-Hancock bridge area, Lake Superior in distance.

When taking off from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Portage Lake and the Keweenaw Peninsula's dramatic shoreline as you climb out. Right side faces inland terrain with fewer distinctive features during the initial departure climb. Notable sights include: Portage Lake, Keweenaw Peninsula shoreline, Houghton-Hancock bridge area, Lake Superior in distance.

When landing at Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX), sit on the Left side for the best views. CMX's primary runway (03/21) typically handles approaches from the northeast or southwest. Left-side seats offer views of the Keweenaw Peninsula's dramatic shoreline along Lake Superior and the Portage Lake waterway that the airport sits beside, which are prominent during final approach. Notable sights include: Lake Superior shoreline, Portage Lake, Keweenaw Peninsula terrain, Houghton-Hancock urban area.

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