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At Esenboga in Ankara: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Çubuk Dam and Reservoir, Kızılcahamam foothills, northern Ankara suburbs, Esenboğa airport perimeter and access roads.

When taking off from Esenboga (ESB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing north on runway 03L, the right side gives you a view over Çubuk Dam and its reservoir northeast of the airport, plus the rolling, lightly forested hills that lead toward Kızılcahamam. As the aircraft climbs, you'll also catch glimpses back toward Ankara's northern suburbs sprawling across the plateau to the south. Notable sights include: Çubuk Dam and Reservoir, Kızılcahamam foothills, northern Ankara suburbs, Esenboğa airport perimeter and access roads.

When landing at Esenboga (ESB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 03R means approaching from the south and flying roughly due north, so the right side of the plane faces east. On final approach you'll get a good look at the Çubuk Dam reservoir and the rolling hills northeast of Ankara, which sit much closer to the flight path than anything on the west side. Notable sights include: Çubuk Dam Lake, hills northeast of Esenboğa, Kızılırmak river valley in the distance, patchwork farmland north of Ankara.

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