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Best window seat at Yellowstone Regional Airport

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Taking offLEFT

Absaroka Range, Yellowstone plateau edge, Shoshone River valley

LandingLEFT

Heart Mountain, Absaroka Range foothills, Shoshone River valley

🛫 Taking Off from Cody (COD)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting northeast on runway 04, the left side faces northwest toward the Absaroka Range and the edge of the Yellowstone plateau, which rise dramatically just west of Cody. The right side only shows the flatter Bighorn Basin, so the left has the better mountain scenery during climb-out.
Look forAbsaroka Range, Yellowstone plateau edge, Shoshone River valley, Rattlesnake Mountain

🛬 Landing at Cody (COD)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 04 means you're flying roughly northeast, so the left side faces northwest where Heart Mountain's distinctive flat-topped summit dominates the horizon near Powell. You'll also catch glimpses of the Absaroka Range foothills before touchdown, while the right side mostly shows open Bighorn Basin plains.
Look forHeart Mountain, Absaroka Range foothills, Shoshone River valley, Bighorn Basin plains

Yellowstone Regional Airport is a small single-runway airport with a compact terminal, serving as the closest commercial air option for visitors heading into Yellowstone's eastern side.

⛰️ Elevation5,102 ft
🛫 Runways1 (04/22)
📍 NearbyBIL 92 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)?

At Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Absaroka Range, Yellowstone plateau edge, Shoshone River valley, Rattlesnake Mountain.

What can I see during takeoff from Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody?

When taking off from Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing northeast on runway 04, the left side faces northwest toward the Absaroka Range and the edge of the Yellowstone plateau, which rise dramatically just west of Cody. The right side only shows the flatter Bighorn Basin, so the left has the better mountain scenery during climb-out. Notable sights include: Absaroka Range, Yellowstone plateau edge, Shoshone River valley, Rattlesnake Mountain.

What can I see when landing at Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody?

When landing at Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 04 means you're flying roughly northeast, so the left side faces northwest where Heart Mountain's distinctive flat-topped summit dominates the horizon near Powell. You'll also catch glimpses of the Absaroka Range foothills before touchdown, while the right side mostly shows open Bighorn Basin plains. Notable sights include: Heart Mountain, Absaroka Range foothills, Shoshone River valley, Bighorn Basin plains.

What factors affect the best window seat at Yellowstone Regional Airport?

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