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Best window seat at Iloilo International 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

Guimaras Island, Iloilo Strait, Negros Island coastline

LandingLEFT

Iloilo City coastline, Iloilo Strait, Guimaras Island silhouette

🛫 Taking Off from Iloilo (ILO)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting southwest on runway 20, the left side gives you views over Iloilo Strait toward Guimaras Island, with Negros Island's mountains (including Mount Kanlaon on clear days) visible further in the distance. The right side mostly shows the flatter interior of Panay and is less visually interesting.
Look forGuimaras Island, Iloilo Strait, Negros Island coastline, Mount Kanlaon (distant, weather permitting)
Right window seat view during takeoff from Iloilo (ILO) — Guimaras Island, Iloilo Strait, Negros Island coastline, Mount Kanlaon (distant, weather permitting)Right Side

🛬 Landing at Iloilo (ILO)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the standard runway 20 approach, you're descending from the northeast over Panay's interior farmland toward Cabatuan. The left side faces south-southeast, giving you a good look at Iloilo City's coastline, the Iloilo Strait, and the outline of Guimaras Island in the distance before touchdown.
Look forIloilo City coastline, Iloilo Strait, Guimaras Island silhouette, Panay River delta farmland
Left window seat view during landing at Iloilo (ILO) — Iloilo City coastline, Iloilo Strait, Guimaras Island silhouette, Panay River delta farmlandLeft Side

Iloilo International Airport, located in Cabatuan about 19 km from the city center, opened in 2007 as a replacement for the old, land-locked Mandurriao airport. It has a single runway and a modern terminal handling domestic flights and a small number of international routes.

⛰️ Elevation30 ft
🛫 Runways1 (02/20)
📍 NearbyBCD 36 miRXS 56 miKLO 59 miMPH 84 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Iloilo International Airport (ILO)?

At Iloilo International Airport in Iloilo: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Guimaras Island, Iloilo Strait, Negros Island coastline, Mount Kanlaon (distant, weather permitting).

What can I see during takeoff from Iloilo International Airport in Iloilo?

When taking off from Iloilo International Airport (ILO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing southwest on runway 20, the left side gives you views over Iloilo Strait toward Guimaras Island, with Negros Island's mountains (including Mount Kanlaon on clear days) visible further in the distance. The right side mostly shows the flatter interior of Panay and is less visually interesting. Notable sights include: Guimaras Island, Iloilo Strait, Negros Island coastline, Mount Kanlaon (distant, weather permitting).

What can I see when landing at Iloilo International Airport in Iloilo?

When landing at Iloilo International Airport (ILO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the standard runway 20 approach, you're descending from the northeast over Panay's interior farmland toward Cabatuan. The left side faces south-southeast, giving you a good look at Iloilo City's coastline, the Iloilo Strait, and the outline of Guimaras Island in the distance before touchdown. Notable sights include: Iloilo City coastline, Iloilo Strait, Guimaras Island silhouette, Panay River delta farmland.

What factors affect the best window seat at Iloilo International Airport?

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