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Best window seat at Bicol International 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

Mayon Volcano, Albay Gulf coastline, Legazpi City

LandingLEFT

Mayon Volcano, Albay Gulf coastline, Legazpi City

🛫 Taking Off from Legazpi (DRP)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 23 means heading southwest, away from Mayon Volcano which sits just north of the airport. That puts the volcano's iconic cone visible out the right-side windows as the aircraft climbs out and banks away, giving passengers a great receding view of its symmetrical peak.
Look forMayon Volcano, Albay Gulf coastline, Legazpi City, Cagsawa area foothills

🛬 Landing at Legazpi (DRP)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 05 means approaching from the southwest and flying northeast, putting Mayon Volcano's iconic cone off the left side of the aircraft. This is the signature view at DRP and worth prioritizing over the right side, which mostly shows the Albay Gulf and coastline.
Look forMayon Volcano, Albay Gulf coastline, Legazpi City, Cagsawa area lowlands

Bicol International Airport is a modern replacement for the old Legazpi Airport, opened to handle larger jets and improve weather resilience, with a single runway and a compact terminal serving domestic flights.

⛰️ Elevation318 ft
🛫 Runways1 (05/23)
📍 NearbyWNP 43 miVRC 48 miMBT 52 miCRM 77 miCYP 93 mi

Landmarks on routes from LegazpiAll landmarks →

🌋Mount Pinatubo1 route

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Bicol International Airport (DRP)?

At Bicol International Airport in Legazpi: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Mayon Volcano, Albay Gulf coastline, Legazpi City, Cagsawa area foothills.

What can I see during takeoff from Bicol International Airport in Legazpi?

When taking off from Bicol International Airport (DRP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 23 means heading southwest, away from Mayon Volcano which sits just north of the airport. That puts the volcano's iconic cone visible out the right-side windows as the aircraft climbs out and banks away, giving passengers a great receding view of its symmetrical peak. Notable sights include: Mayon Volcano, Albay Gulf coastline, Legazpi City, Cagsawa area foothills.

What can I see when landing at Bicol International Airport in Legazpi?

When landing at Bicol International Airport (DRP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 05 means approaching from the southwest and flying northeast, putting Mayon Volcano's iconic cone off the left side of the aircraft. This is the signature view at DRP and worth prioritizing over the right side, which mostly shows the Albay Gulf and coastline. Notable sights include: Mayon Volcano, Albay Gulf coastline, Legazpi City, Cagsawa area lowlands.

What factors affect the best window seat at Bicol International Airport?

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