At Horta in Horta: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Faial Island volcanic peaks, Pico Island (with its distinctive 2,351m stratovolcano), the narrow Faial-Pico channel, coastal cliffs of Faial's northern shore.

When taking off from Horta (HOR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Horta Airport (HOR) typically departs to the northeast or east. The left side offers views of Faial Island's interior volcanic terrain and the neighboring Pico Island across the channel to the northwest, which becomes visible as you climb. The right side faces open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Faial Island volcanic peaks, Pico Island (with its distinctive 2,351m stratovolcano), the narrow Faial-Pico channel, coastal cliffs of Faial's northern shore.

When landing at Horta (HOR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Horta Airport's runway 01/19 typically uses runway 01 for landings when winds permit, which means approaching from the south. The left side offers views of Faial Island's volcanic terrain and the Pico Island straits. You'll see the distinctive cone of Pico Mountain across the channel, which is the most dramatic geographic feature in the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Pico Mountain (2,351 m volcanic peak across the strait), Faial Island's central plateau and caldeira rim, the narrow Faial-Pico channel, coastal settlement of Horta town on the waterfront.

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