At Orcas Island Airport in Eastsound: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: San Juan Islands (Orcas Island itself in foreground, Shaw Island and San Juan Island visible across the water), Strait of Juan de Fuca, Mount Baker (visible on clear days to the northeast), Puget Sound waters.

When taking off from Orcas Island Airport (ESD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the San Juan Islands archipelago and the Strait of Juan de Fuca during the typical northwesterly departure climb. You'll see the irregular coastlines and water channels that define this region, plus occasional views of the Cascade Range to the east once you gain altitude. Notable sights include: San Juan Islands (Orcas Island itself in foreground, Shaw Island and San Juan Island visible across the water), Strait of Juan de Fuca, Mount Baker (visible on clear days to the northeast), Puget Sound waters.

When landing at Orcas Island Airport (ESD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Orcas Island Airport's primary runway (16/34) typically handles approaches from the south and southwest. Left-side seats offer views of the San Juan Islands' dramatic terrain, including the island's forested ridges and the surrounding Puget Sound waters during descent. You'll also see neighboring islands and the mainland Cascade Range in the distance. Notable sights include: Orcas Island's central highlands and forest canopy, East Sound water body to the northeast, neighboring Shaw Island and San Juan Island to the south, mainland Cascade Range peaks visible on clear days.

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