CRL

Best window seat at Brussels South

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Charleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial terrils

LandingLEFT

Charleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial rail yards and steelworks south of the airport

🛫 Taking Off from Charleroi (CRL)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting southwest on runway 24, the right side gives you a good look back at Charleroi itself and the Sambre river valley, including the region's distinctive terrils (old coal slag heaps) that dot the landscape. The left side mostly shows open Walloon farmland with fewer distinguishing features.
Look forCharleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial terrils (slag heaps), Sambre valley towns

🛬 Landing at Charleroi (CRL)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the standard runway 24 approach, aircraft descend from the northeast toward the southwest, passing just north of Charleroi city itself. The city center and the Sambre river valley sit off to the south of the flight path, putting them on the left side of the aircraft during the final descent.
Look forCharleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial rail yards and steelworks south of the airport, patchwork Walloon farmland

A compact single-terminal airport that has grown into Belgium's second-busiest by handling mostly low-cost carriers, with a small pier-style terminal designed for quick turnarounds rather than long layovers.

⛰️ Elevation617 ft
🛫 Runways1 (06/24)
✈️ HubRyanair
📍 NearbyBRU 30 miLGG 45 miANR 50 miLIL 60 miMST 65 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Brussels South (CRL)?

At Brussels South in Charleroi: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Charleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial terrils (slag heaps), Sambre valley towns.

What can I see during takeoff from Brussels South in Charleroi?

When taking off from Brussels South (CRL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing southwest on runway 24, the right side gives you a good look back at Charleroi itself and the Sambre river valley, including the region's distinctive terrils (old coal slag heaps) that dot the landscape. The left side mostly shows open Walloon farmland with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Charleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial terrils (slag heaps), Sambre valley towns.

What can I see when landing at Brussels South in Charleroi?

When landing at Brussels South (CRL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the standard runway 24 approach, aircraft descend from the northeast toward the southwest, passing just north of Charleroi city itself. The city center and the Sambre river valley sit off to the south of the flight path, putting them on the left side of the aircraft during the final descent. Notable sights include: Charleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial rail yards and steelworks south of the airport, patchwork Walloon farmland.

What factors affect the best window seat at Brussels South?

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