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Best window seat at Devonport 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 offLEFT

Mersey River mouth, Devonport township, Bass Strait coastline

LandingRIGHT

Bass Strait coastline, Mersey River mouth, Devonport port and ferry terminal

🛫 Taking Off from Devonport (DPO)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting on runway 06 climbs out to the northeast, and the left side gives you a clear view back over Devonport town, the Mersey River mouth, and the Bass Strait coastline as you climb. The right side mostly shows inland farmland and rolling hills with fewer distinct features.
Look forMersey River mouth, Devonport township, Bass Strait coastline, Tasman Bridge area of Devonport's port

🛬 Landing at Devonport (DPO)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 24 means the approach comes in from the northeast, so the aircraft is flying roughly southwest with the Bass Strait coastline and the Mersey River mouth sitting off the right-hand side. Passengers get a good look at Devonport's port area and the ferry terminal where the Spirit of Tasmania docks before the plane turns onto final.
Look forBass Strait coastline, Mersey River mouth, Devonport port and ferry terminal, Mount Roland (distant, visible inland to the south)

Devonport Airport is a small regional airport with a single terminal, handling short-haul domestic flights connecting Tasmania's north coast to Melbourne.

⛰️ Elevation33 ft
🛫 Runways2 (06/24, 14/32)
📍 NearbyBWT 39 miLST 48 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Devonport Airport (DPO)?

At Devonport Airport in Devonport: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Mersey River mouth, Devonport township, Bass Strait coastline, Tasman Bridge area of Devonport's port.

What can I see during takeoff from Devonport Airport in Devonport?

When taking off from Devonport Airport (DPO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 06 climbs out to the northeast, and the left side gives you a clear view back over Devonport town, the Mersey River mouth, and the Bass Strait coastline as you climb. The right side mostly shows inland farmland and rolling hills with fewer distinct features. Notable sights include: Mersey River mouth, Devonport township, Bass Strait coastline, Tasman Bridge area of Devonport's port.

What can I see when landing at Devonport Airport in Devonport?

When landing at Devonport Airport (DPO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 24 means the approach comes in from the northeast, so the aircraft is flying roughly southwest with the Bass Strait coastline and the Mersey River mouth sitting off the right-hand side. Passengers get a good look at Devonport's port area and the ferry terminal where the Spirit of Tasmania docks before the plane turns onto final. Notable sights include: Bass Strait coastline, Mersey River mouth, Devonport port and ferry terminal, Mount Roland (distant, visible inland to the south).

What factors affect the best window seat at Devonport Airport?

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