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Best window seat at Spokane 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 offLEFT

Spokane River valley, Palouse rolling farmland, distant foothills toward the Idaho panhandle

LandingLEFT

Downtown Spokane skyline, Spokane River, Spokane Valley suburbs

🛫 Taking Off from Spokane (GEG)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting on Runway 21 you climb out to the southwest, which puts the Spokane River valley and the rolling Palouse farmland to the south on the left side of the aircraft. You'll also get a good look at the patchwork wheat fields that define this part of eastern Washington as the plane gains altitude.
Look forSpokane River valley, Palouse rolling farmland, distant foothills toward the Idaho panhandle, Airway Heights/rural Spokane County terrain

🛬 Landing at Spokane (GEG)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the typical runway 21 approach, aircraft fly in from the northeast toward the southwest, and downtown Spokane sits just off to the northeast/east of that flight path. That puts the skyline, the Spokane River corridor, and the Spokane Valley on the left side of the cabin during descent.
Look forDowntown Spokane skyline, Spokane River, Spokane Valley suburbs, distant Selkirk Mountains foothills to the north

GEG is a mid-size regional airport with a single terminal split into two concourses, serving as the primary air gateway for the Inland Northwest region spanning eastern Washington and northern Idaho.

⛰️ Elevation2,372 ft
🛫 Runways2 (03/21, 08/26)
📍 NearbyPUW 64 miLWS 89 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Spokane International (GEG)?

At Spokane International in Spokane: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Spokane River valley, Palouse rolling farmland, distant foothills toward the Idaho panhandle, Airway Heights/rural Spokane County terrain.

What can I see during takeoff from Spokane International in Spokane?

When taking off from Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on Runway 21 you climb out to the southwest, which puts the Spokane River valley and the rolling Palouse farmland to the south on the left side of the aircraft. You'll also get a good look at the patchwork wheat fields that define this part of eastern Washington as the plane gains altitude. Notable sights include: Spokane River valley, Palouse rolling farmland, distant foothills toward the Idaho panhandle, Airway Heights/rural Spokane County terrain.

What can I see when landing at Spokane International in Spokane?

When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical runway 21 approach, aircraft fly in from the northeast toward the southwest, and downtown Spokane sits just off to the northeast/east of that flight path. That puts the skyline, the Spokane River corridor, and the Spokane Valley on the left side of the cabin during descent. Notable sights include: Downtown Spokane skyline, Spokane River, Spokane Valley suburbs, distant Selkirk Mountains foothills to the north.

What factors affect the best window seat at Spokane International?

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