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Best window seat at Exuma 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

Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island, Great Bahama Bank shallows

LandingRIGHT

Great Bahama Bank shallow flats, small mangrove cays off the western coast, Little Exuma in the distance ahead

🛫 Taking Off from Great Exuma (GGT)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 12 you climb out toward the southeast, and the right side of the aircraft faces the island's south coast. That's where you get the classic Exumas scenery — Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island, and the shallow turquoise flats of the Great Bahama Bank stretching toward Little Exuma.
Look forElizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island, Great Bahama Bank shallows, George Town waterfront

🛬 Landing at Great Exuma (GGT)

Best sideRight
WhyOn the approach to runway 12, you're flying southeast down the length of Great Exuma, and the right side faces west/southwest toward the shallow Great Bahama Bank. That's where you get the famous turquoise-and-white sandbank patterns and scattered small cays that make this approach memorable.
Look forGreat Bahama Bank shallow flats, small mangrove cays off the western coast, Little Exuma in the distance ahead, the scrub-covered coastline of Great Exuma itself

Exuma International is a small single-runway airport with a modest open-air-style terminal handling limited daily flights from the US and Nassau.

⛰️ Elevation10 ft
🛫 Runways1 (12/30)
📍 NearbySML 39 miLGI 57 miTBI 58 miATC 75 miZSA 93 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Exuma International (GGT)?

At Exuma International in Great Exuma: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island, Great Bahama Bank shallows, George Town waterfront.

What can I see during takeoff from Exuma International in Great Exuma?

When taking off from Exuma International (GGT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 12 you climb out toward the southeast, and the right side of the aircraft faces the island's south coast. That's where you get the classic Exumas scenery — Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island, and the shallow turquoise flats of the Great Bahama Bank stretching toward Little Exuma. Notable sights include: Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island, Great Bahama Bank shallows, George Town waterfront.

What can I see when landing at Exuma International in Great Exuma?

When landing at Exuma International (GGT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach to runway 12, you're flying southeast down the length of Great Exuma, and the right side faces west/southwest toward the shallow Great Bahama Bank. That's where you get the famous turquoise-and-white sandbank patterns and scattered small cays that make this approach memorable. Notable sights include: Great Bahama Bank shallow flats, small mangrove cays off the western coast, Little Exuma in the distance ahead, the scrub-covered coastline of Great Exuma itself.

What factors affect the best window seat at Exuma International?

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