At Tancredo Neves in Belo Horizonte: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Serra da Moeda (iron-rich ridge to the southeast), Pampulha Lagoon (artificial reservoir visible on approach/departure corridor), Quadrilátero Ferrífero terrain (rolling hills with mining scars), Belo Horizonte urban grid.

When taking off from Tancredo Neves (CNF), sit on the Right side for the best views. CNF's primary runways (09L/27R and 09R/27L) typically depart eastbound or westbound. Departing east or west, the right side offers views of the Serra da Moeda ridge and the broader topography of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero mining region. The left side faces the urban sprawl of Belo Horizonte itself, which is less geographically distinctive during climb-out. Notable sights include: Serra da Moeda (iron-rich ridge to the southeast), Pampulha Lagoon (artificial reservoir visible on approach/departure corridor), Quadrilátero Ferrífero terrain (rolling hills with mining scars), Belo Horizonte urban grid.

When landing at Tancredo Neves (CNF), sit on the Left side for the best views. CNF's primary runway (09L/27R) typically handles most traffic, and approaches from the northeast mean the left side faces the Serra do Curral ridge and the city of Belo Horizonte itself. You'll see the urban sprawl and surrounding hills that define the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Serra do Curral (mountain ridge to the west/left), Belo Horizonte city grid, Pampulha Lagoon (if visible during approach), surrounding Atlantic Forest hills.

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