CVQ (Carnarvon) window seat guide

At Carnarvon Airport in Carnarvon: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Indian Ocean coastline, Gascoyne River mouth, Carnarvon town and plantations along the river, coastal salt flats.

When taking off from Carnarvon Airport (CVQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 04 you climb out heading northeast, and the Indian Ocean coastline plus the Gascoyne River mouth stay visible off the left side as the aircraft banks away from the coast. The right side mostly shows flat scrubland and outback terrain with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Indian Ocean coastline, Gascoyne River mouth, Carnarvon town and plantations along the river, coastal salt flats.

When landing at Carnarvon Airport (CVQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 22 means approaching from the northeast and descending toward the southwest, putting the Indian Ocean coastline and the Gascoyne River mouth on the right side of the aircraft. You'll also catch glimpses of Carnarvon's plantation belt along the river before touchdown. The left side mostly faces flat, featureless outback scrub. Notable sights include: Indian Ocean coastline, Gascoyne River mouth, Carnarvon town and plantation strips, Babbage Island.

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