CYP (Calbayog City) window seat guide

Best window seat at Calbayog Airport

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

Samar Sea, Almagro Island, Calbayog coastline

LandingRIGHT

Samar Sea, Calbayog City coastline and harbor, small coastal barangays and fishpens

🛫 Taking Off from Calbayog City (CYP)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting south on runway 17, the right side faces west over the Samar Sea, giving you a coastal view of Calbayog's shoreline and the small islands scattered just offshore, like Almagro Island. The left side only shows Samar's interior hills and forest, which is less distinct from altitude.
Look forSamar Sea, Almagro Island, Calbayog coastline, Daram Island group further south

🛬 Landing at Calbayog City (CYP)

Best sideRight
WhyOn runway 17 approach you're descending southbound along Samar's northwest coast, so the right side faces west over the Samar Sea and Calbayog's coastline, while the left side just shows Samar's forested interior hills. The coastal and water views make the right side the more scenic pick.
Look forSamar Sea, Calbayog City coastline and harbor, small coastal barangays and fishpens, distant Samar Island interior ridgeline (left side)

Calbayog Airport is a small domestic airport with a single concrete runway and a modest terminal building, handling limited daily flights primarily to and from Manila.

⛰️ Elevation13 ft
🛫 Runways1 (17/35)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Calbayog Airport (CYP)?

At Calbayog Airport in Calbayog City: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Samar Sea, Almagro Island, Calbayog coastline, Daram Island group further south.

What can I see during takeoff from Calbayog Airport in Calbayog City?

When taking off from Calbayog Airport (CYP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 17, the right side faces west over the Samar Sea, giving you a coastal view of Calbayog's shoreline and the small islands scattered just offshore, like Almagro Island. The left side only shows Samar's interior hills and forest, which is less distinct from altitude. Notable sights include: Samar Sea, Almagro Island, Calbayog coastline, Daram Island group further south.

What can I see when landing at Calbayog Airport in Calbayog City?

When landing at Calbayog Airport (CYP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On runway 17 approach you're descending southbound along Samar's northwest coast, so the right side faces west over the Samar Sea and Calbayog's coastline, while the left side just shows Samar's forested interior hills. The coastal and water views make the right side the more scenic pick. Notable sights include: Samar Sea, Calbayog City coastline and harbor, small coastal barangays and fishpens, distant Samar Island interior ridgeline (left side).

What factors affect the best window seat at Calbayog Airport?

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