HOV

Best window seat at Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

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

Ørstafjorden, Sunnmøre Alps peaks, Volda town

LandingRIGHT

Ørstafjorden, forested valley walls on both sides, small settlements scattered along the eastern fjord shore

🛫 Taking Off from Ørsta (HOV)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 06 departures climb northeast over Ørstafjorden and the Sunnmøre Alps. The left side offers immediate views of the fjord system and the dramatic mountain ridges that define this region. Right side faces inland toward lower terrain with less distinctive geography.
Look forØrstafjorden (directly below during initial climb), Sunnmøre Alps peaks (northeast horizon), Volda town (visible briefly on left as you depart), Geirangerfjorden region (distant northeast)

🛬 Landing at Ørsta (HOV)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 24 (southwest heading) means you'll approach from the northeast over Ørstafjorden. The right side offers views of the fjord's eastern shoreline, the surrounding forested valleys, and the approach path itself. The left side faces inland terrain that's less distinctive during final approach.
Look forØrstafjorden (the fjord below during approach), forested valley walls on both sides, small settlements scattered along the eastern fjord shore, distant mountain ridges to the northeast

A small regional airport with a single short asphalt runway, typical of Norway's short-field STOL-capable airfields serving fjord communities. Operations are limited to turboprop aircraft due to the runway length.

⛰️ Elevation243 ft
🛫 Runways1 (06/24)
✈️ HubWiderøe
📍 NearbyAES 26 miFRO 53 miMOL 55 miSOG 79 miKSU 85 mi

Connecting at HOV?

Find out if your layover is long enough at Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden.

Check layover times →

About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV)?

At Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden in Ørsta: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Ørstafjorden (directly below during initial climb), Sunnmøre Alps peaks (northeast horizon), Volda town (visible briefly on left as you depart), Geirangerfjorden region (distant northeast).

What can I see during takeoff from Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden in Ørsta?

When taking off from Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 06 departures climb northeast over Ørstafjorden and the Sunnmøre Alps. The left side offers immediate views of the fjord system and the dramatic mountain ridges that define this region. Right side faces inland toward lower terrain with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Ørstafjorden (directly below during initial climb), Sunnmøre Alps peaks (northeast horizon), Volda town (visible briefly on left as you depart), Geirangerfjorden region (distant northeast).

What can I see when landing at Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden in Ørsta?

When landing at Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 24 (southwest heading) means you'll approach from the northeast over Ørstafjorden. The right side offers views of the fjord's eastern shoreline, the surrounding forested valleys, and the approach path itself. The left side faces inland terrain that's less distinctive during final approach. Notable sights include: Ørstafjorden (the fjord below during approach), forested valley walls on both sides, small settlements scattered along the eastern fjord shore, distant mountain ridges to the northeast.

What factors affect the best window seat at Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden?

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