At Detroit City in Detroit: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Detroit River, Windsor Ontario skyline, Downtown Detroit skyscrapers, Lake St. Clair (visible on clear days to the northeast).

When taking off from Detroit City (DET), sit on the Left side for the best views. Detroit City Airport primarily uses runways 9/27 (east-west orientation). During eastbound departures on Runway 9, the left side offers views of the Detroit River, Windsor Ontario across the water, and the downtown Detroit skyline. Westbound departures on Runway 27 give left-side views of the broader metropolitan sprawl and suburban development patterns. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Windsor Ontario skyline, Downtown Detroit skyscrapers, Lake St. Clair (visible on clear days to the northeast).

When landing at Detroit City (DET), sit on the Left side for the best views. Detroit City Airport (Coleman A. Young International) primarily uses Runway 09/27, with most landing approaches from the east on Runway 09. A left-side seat gives you the best view of the Detroit River, Windsor Ontario across the water, and the downtown Detroit skyline during your final approach and landing. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Windsor Ontario skyline, Downtown Detroit skyscrapers, Belle Isle in the middle distance.

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