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Best window seat at Hamadan Airport

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

Alborz Mountains, Hamadan city grid, Dasht-e Kavir plateau

LandingLEFT

Alvand Mountains, Hamadan city sprawl, Ekbatan Highway corridor

🛫 Taking Off from Hamadan (HDM)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 28 departures head west-northwest, placing the Alborz Mountains on your left side during climb-out. This is the most dramatic geography visible from HDM, with the range's snow-capped peaks becoming increasingly prominent as you gain altitude.
Look forAlborz Mountains (northwest), Hamadan city grid (below/behind), Dasht-e Kavir plateau (distant southeast), scattered agricultural fields (foreground)

🛬 Landing at Hamadan (HDM)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 28 (the most common landing direction) has you approaching from the east-southeast, putting the left side facing north toward the Alvand Mountains and the city of Hamadan itself. This gives you the best views of the terrain and urban landscape during final approach and landing.
Look forAlvand Mountains (north), Hamadan city sprawl (north-northwest), Ekbatan Highway corridor (visible as linear infrastructure), descent path over foothills and agricultural plains

Hamadan Airport is a small regional airport with a single asphalt runway, handling limited domestic traffic rather than international flights.

⛰️ Elevation5,755 ft
🛫 Runways1 (10/28)
📍 NearbyKSH 88 miSDG 91 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Hamadan Airport (HDM)?

At Hamadan Airport in Hamadan: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Alborz Mountains (northwest), Hamadan city grid (below/behind), Dasht-e Kavir plateau (distant southeast), scattered agricultural fields (foreground).

What can I see during takeoff from Hamadan Airport in Hamadan?

When taking off from Hamadan Airport (HDM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 28 departures head west-northwest, placing the Alborz Mountains on your left side during climb-out. This is the most dramatic geography visible from HDM, with the range's snow-capped peaks becoming increasingly prominent as you gain altitude. Notable sights include: Alborz Mountains (northwest), Hamadan city grid (below/behind), Dasht-e Kavir plateau (distant southeast), scattered agricultural fields (foreground).

What can I see when landing at Hamadan Airport in Hamadan?

When landing at Hamadan Airport (HDM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 28 (the most common landing direction) has you approaching from the east-southeast, putting the left side facing north toward the Alvand Mountains and the city of Hamadan itself. This gives you the best views of the terrain and urban landscape during final approach and landing. Notable sights include: Alvand Mountains (north), Hamadan city sprawl (north-northwest), Ekbatan Highway corridor (visible as linear infrastructure), descent path over foothills and agricultural plains.

What factors affect the best window seat at Hamadan Airport?

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