At Gove Airport in Nhulunbuy: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Melville Bay, Gove Peninsula coastline, Arafura Sea, bauxite mining operations and red earth terrain around Nhulunbuy.

When taking off from Gove Airport (GOV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gove Airport sits on the Gove Peninsula with Melville Bay immediately to the west and the broader Arafura Sea coastline. Left-side seats offer views of the dramatic peninsular geography, coastal inlets, and the turquoise waters of the bay during westward or southwestward departures, which are typical for this airport. Notable sights include: Melville Bay, Gove Peninsula coastline, Arafura Sea, bauxite mining operations and red earth terrain around Nhulunbuy.

When landing at Gove Airport (GOV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gove Airport's primary runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the east, and the left side offers views of the Gove Peninsula's distinctive coastline and the Arafura Sea. You'll see the contrast between the red laterite landscape and blue water, plus the mining operations that define this region. Notable sights include: Gove Peninsula coastline, Arafura Sea, bauxite mining areas with red earth, Nhulunbuy township.

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