At Olaya Herrera in Medellin: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Medellín urban grid (north), Eastern Cordillera ridge line, Arví Peak area (distant), Aburrá River valley floor.

When taking off from Olaya Herrera (EOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Olaya Herrera's primary runway (01/19) typically departs northbound, and the right side offers views of the Aburrá Valley's urban sprawl and the dramatic eastern cordillera escarpment. You'll see Medellín's neighborhoods spreading north and the steep mountainous terrain that defines the valley's eastern wall. Notable sights include: Medellín urban grid (north), Eastern Cordillera ridge line, Arví Peak area (distant), Aburrá River valley floor.

When landing at Olaya Herrera (EOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Olaya Herrera's primary runway (01/19) typically uses northbound approaches, and the left side offers views of the Aburrá Valley's urban sprawl and the surrounding Andes ridgelines that frame Medellín. You'll see the city grid and valley topography that define the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Aburrá Valley floor with Medellín's urban grid, eastern and western Cordillera ridgelines, Río Medellín winding through the valley, surrounding hillside neighborhoods.

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