DMA (Tucson) window seat guide

At Davis Monthan Afb in Tucson: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: 309th AMARG aircraft boneyard, Tucson International Airport, Santa Rita Mountains, Sierrita Mountains.

When taking off from Davis Monthan Afb (DMA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Right after departing runway 30 to the northwest, the famous AMARG aircraft boneyard sits just south of the runway, so it rolls into view on the left side as you climb out. You'll also catch Tucson International Airport and the Santa Rita Mountains further south on that same side. Notable sights include: 309th AMARG aircraft boneyard, Tucson International Airport, Santa Rita Mountains, Sierrita Mountains.

When landing at Davis Monthan Afb (DMA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical approach to runway 30, you're flying northwest from over southeast Tucson, and the right side gives you a great view of the Santa Catalina Mountains rising north of the city, plus the sprawling aircraft boneyard (AMARG) storage yards right around the base itself. Left side mostly shows flatter desert and the Tucson Mountains further off, less dramatic in comparison. Notable sights include: Santa Catalina Mountains, AMARG aircraft boneyard, downtown Tucson skyline, Rincon Mountains.

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