At East Midlands in East Midlands: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Nottingham city center (southeast), Trent River valley (east), Sherwood Forest area (northeast), Pennine foothills on distant horizon (northeast).

When taking off from East Midlands (EMA), sit on the Right side for the best views. East Midlands typically departs to the east or northeast. From the right side, you'll see the Nottinghamshire countryside, the Trent Valley, and on clearer days, the gradual rise toward the Pennines. The left side offers mainly industrial Midlands sprawl with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Nottingham city center (southeast), Trent River valley (east), Sherwood Forest area (northeast), Pennine foothills on distant horizon (northeast).

When landing at East Midlands (EMA), sit on the Right side for the best views. East Midlands typically uses runways 09/27, with approaches from the southwest. Right-side seats offer views of Leicester and the Soar Valley during descent, plus the distinctive patchwork of the East Midlands countryside. Left side faces less populated terrain and fewer recognizable landmarks. Notable sights include: Leicester city center (southwest, mid-distance), Soar Valley agricultural land, Charnwood Forest ridgeline (distant northwest), East Midlands Airport's own runway infrastructure and taxiways.

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