At Haines Airport in Haines: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Chilkat Inlet, Chilkat Range peaks, Haines town and waterfront, Lynn Canal in the distance.

When taking off from Haines Airport (HNS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the dramatic Chilkat Range and Chilkat Inlet as you climb out. The right side faces inland terrain that's less visually distinctive during the initial departure phase. Notable sights include: Chilkat Inlet, Chilkat Range peaks, Haines town and waterfront, Lynn Canal in the distance.

When landing at Haines Airport (HNS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Haines Airport's primary runway (3/21) typically handles approaches from the southeast, and the left side offers views of the Chilkat River valley and the dramatic coastal mountains that frame the approach. You'll see the convergence of water and peaks that define this Southeast Alaska landscape. Notable sights include: Chilkat River, Chilkat Mountains, Lynn Canal (coastal waters to the west), forested valley floor.

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