At Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Brahmaputra River with its distinctive oxbow bends, Shillong Plateau escarpment (northern horizon), Guwahati city sprawl below, tea gardens and forest patches of upper Assam.

When taking off from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Guwahati's primary runways (01L/19R and 01R/19L) typically see departures toward the northeast. Banking left during initial climb gives excellent views of the Brahmaputra River's broad meanders and the Shillong Plateau's forested ridges rising to the north. The right side offers only the flat Assam plains extending southward. Notable sights include: Brahmaputra River with its distinctive oxbow bends, Shillong Plateau escarpment (northern horizon), Guwahati city sprawl below, tea gardens and forest patches of upper Assam.

When landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Guwahati's primary runway (09/27) typically uses the 09 heading for landing from the west, which means your approach vector faces east. The left side offers views of the Brahmaputra River's major channel and the city's eastern sprawl. The right side faces the airport's immediate surroundings and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Brahmaputra River (main channel flowing south-southeast), Guwahati city grid and built-up areas to the east, Nilachal Hill (Kamakhya Temple) visible as a forested rise on the horizon to the southeast, tea gardens and agricultural fields in the middle distance.

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