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Taking offRIGHT

Andes foothills, Los Alerces National Park lakes, Esquel town below

LandingRIGHT

Andean foothills and forested ridgelines west of Esquel, the Esquel valley and town below, patches of Patagonian steppe

🛫 Taking Off from Esquel (EQS)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 23 the aircraft heads southwest, putting the Andes foothills and the lake-studded terrain of Los Alerces National Park off the right side of the plane. The left side mostly shows the flat, arid Patagonian steppe with little visual interest.
Look forAndes foothills, Los Alerces National Park lakes (Futalaufquén/Verde area), Esquel town below, Patagonian steppe to the southeast

🛬 Landing at Esquel (EQS)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 23 means approaching from the northeast and flying southwest, so the right side of the plane faces northwest toward the Andean foothills that rise just west of Esquel. You'll get good views of the mountainous terrain and forested ridges that mark the edge of Los Alerces National Park area, while the left side just shows the flat Patagonian steppe.
Look forAndean foothills and forested ridgelines west of Esquel, the Esquel valley and town below, patches of Patagonian steppe, distant peaks near Los Alerces National Park

Esquel Airport is a small regional airport with a single modest terminal, primarily handling a few daily flights connecting Patagonia to Buenos Aires.

⛰️ Elevation2,622 ft
🛫 Runways2 (5/23, 8/26)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Esquel (EQS)?

At Esquel in Esquel: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Andes foothills, Los Alerces National Park lakes (Futalaufquén/Verde area), Esquel town below, Patagonian steppe to the southeast.

What can I see during takeoff from Esquel in Esquel?

When taking off from Esquel (EQS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 23 the aircraft heads southwest, putting the Andes foothills and the lake-studded terrain of Los Alerces National Park off the right side of the plane. The left side mostly shows the flat, arid Patagonian steppe with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Andes foothills, Los Alerces National Park lakes (Futalaufquén/Verde area), Esquel town below, Patagonian steppe to the southeast.

What can I see when landing at Esquel in Esquel?

When landing at Esquel (EQS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 23 means approaching from the northeast and flying southwest, so the right side of the plane faces northwest toward the Andean foothills that rise just west of Esquel. You'll get good views of the mountainous terrain and forested ridges that mark the edge of Los Alerces National Park area, while the left side just shows the flat Patagonian steppe. Notable sights include: Andean foothills and forested ridgelines west of Esquel, the Esquel valley and town below, patches of Patagonian steppe, distant peaks near Los Alerces National Park.

What factors affect the best window seat at Esquel?

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