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Best window seat at Ramon International Airport

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Taking offLEFT

Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea coastline, Eilat city and marina, Eilat Mountains

LandingRIGHT

Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea, Eilat city and hotel strip, Eilat Mountains

🛫 Taking Off from Eilat (ETM)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting north on runway 01, the left side faces west toward the Israeli side of the Arava Valley, giving you a great look back at Eilat's coastline, the turquoise Gulf of Aqaba, and the jagged Eilat Mountains as you climb. The right side mostly shows the plainer Jordanian desert hills with less contrast and color.
Look forGulf of Aqaba/Red Sea coastline, Eilat city and marina, Eilat Mountains, Timna Valley copper-mine badlands

🛬 Landing at Eilat (ETM)

Best sideRight
WhyOn the typical runway 19 approach you're flying south down the Arava valley, so the right (west) side faces Eilat itself, the Red Sea/Gulf of Aqaba, and the Eilat/Negev mountains including the Timna area. It's the more visually rewarding side compared to the Jordanian desert hills on the left.
Look forGulf of Aqaba/Red Sea, Eilat city and hotel strip, Eilat Mountains, Timna Valley in the distance

Ramon International Airport opened in 2019 as Eilat's primary gateway, replacing the old in-town Eilat Airport. It's a modern single-runway facility built to handle international traffic, located about 18km north of the city near the Egyptian and Jordanian borders.

⛰️ Elevation289 ft
🛫 Runways1 (01/19)
✈️ HubIsrair, Arkia
📍 NearbyAQJ 8 miTCP 17 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Ramon International Airport (ETM)?

At Ramon International Airport in Eilat: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea coastline, Eilat city and marina, Eilat Mountains, Timna Valley copper-mine badlands.

What can I see during takeoff from Ramon International Airport in Eilat?

When taking off from Ramon International Airport (ETM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing north on runway 01, the left side faces west toward the Israeli side of the Arava Valley, giving you a great look back at Eilat's coastline, the turquoise Gulf of Aqaba, and the jagged Eilat Mountains as you climb. The right side mostly shows the plainer Jordanian desert hills with less contrast and color. Notable sights include: Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea coastline, Eilat city and marina, Eilat Mountains, Timna Valley copper-mine badlands.

What can I see when landing at Ramon International Airport in Eilat?

When landing at Ramon International Airport (ETM), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical runway 19 approach you're flying south down the Arava valley, so the right (west) side faces Eilat itself, the Red Sea/Gulf of Aqaba, and the Eilat/Negev mountains including the Timna area. It's the more visually rewarding side compared to the Jordanian desert hills on the left. Notable sights include: Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea, Eilat city and hotel strip, Eilat Mountains, Timna Valley in the distance.

What factors affect the best window seat at Ramon International Airport?

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