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Best window seat at Key West International

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Key West Old Town and Southernmost Point, the offshore barrier reef color line, Atlantic Ocean

LandingLEFT

Old Town Key West, Garrison Bight Marina, Sunset Key/Wisteria Island

🛫 Taking Off from Key West (EYW)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting east on runway 09, the right side faces south over the Atlantic, giving a clear view of Key West's Old Town, the Southernmost Point, and the turquoise-to-deep-blue color change marking the offshore reef line. The left side mostly shows the flatter, murkier waters of the Gulf and Florida Bay with fewer distinct features.
Look forKey West Old Town and Southernmost Point, the offshore barrier reef color line, Atlantic Ocean, Fort Zachary Taylor area near the coast

🛬 Landing at Key West (EYW)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the typical runway 09 approach, you fly in from the west and cross over Key West island just before touchdown, with the left side facing north toward Old Town, the historic waterfront, and Garrison Bight marina. You'll also catch glimpses of Sunset Key and Wisteria Island just offshore in the Gulf before landing.
Look forOld Town Key West, Garrison Bight Marina, Sunset Key/Wisteria Island, Gulf of Mexico shoreline

Key West International is a small, single-runway airport with a compact terminal that handles regional jets and turboprops; its short runway limits the size of aircraft that can operate here, so most flights connect through Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or other Florida hubs.

⛰️ Elevation3 ft
🛫 Runways1 (09/27)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Key West International (EYW)?

At Key West International in Key West: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Key West Old Town and Southernmost Point, the offshore barrier reef color line, Atlantic Ocean, Fort Zachary Taylor area near the coast.

What can I see during takeoff from Key West International in Key West?

When taking off from Key West International (EYW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing east on runway 09, the right side faces south over the Atlantic, giving a clear view of Key West's Old Town, the Southernmost Point, and the turquoise-to-deep-blue color change marking the offshore reef line. The left side mostly shows the flatter, murkier waters of the Gulf and Florida Bay with fewer distinct features. Notable sights include: Key West Old Town and Southernmost Point, the offshore barrier reef color line, Atlantic Ocean, Fort Zachary Taylor area near the coast.

What can I see when landing at Key West International in Key West?

When landing at Key West International (EYW), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical runway 09 approach, you fly in from the west and cross over Key West island just before touchdown, with the left side facing north toward Old Town, the historic waterfront, and Garrison Bight marina. You'll also catch glimpses of Sunset Key and Wisteria Island just offshore in the Gulf before landing. Notable sights include: Old Town Key West, Garrison Bight Marina, Sunset Key/Wisteria Island, Gulf of Mexico shoreline.

What factors affect the best window seat at Key West International?

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