At Gray Aaf in Fort Lewis: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Puget Sound (immediate west), Olympic Mountains (northwest horizon), Mount Rainier (southeast horizon ~50 miles away), Tacoma/Seattle urban area (northeast).

When taking off from Gray Aaf (GRF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gray AAF typically departs to the north or northeast, and the left side offers views of the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier in the distance. The right side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain and urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Puget Sound (immediate west), Olympic Mountains (northwest horizon), Mount Rainier (southeast horizon ~50 miles away), Tacoma/Seattle urban area (northeast).

When landing at Gray Aaf (GRF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gray Army Airfield's primary runways (16L/34R and 16R/34L) are oriented north-south. On approach from the south or departure to the north, the left side offers views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the Tacoma-Seattle urban corridor. On approach from the north, you'll see Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range to the east, but the left side still captures the broader Puget Sound geography. Notable sights include: Puget Sound (west), Olympic Mountains (northwest), Mount Rainier (southeast, ~60 miles distant), Tacoma urban area (south).

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