At Usiminas in Ipatinga: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Serra do Espinhaço mountain range, Doce River valley, Usiminas industrial complex, forested escarpment terrain.

When taking off from Usiminas (IPN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ipatinga sits in the Doce River valley with the Serra do Espinhaço mountains rising to the west and northwest. Left-side departures capture the dramatic ridge lines and forested slopes of these highlands, plus the industrial landscape of the Usiminas steel complex below. Right side offers mostly flat terrain extending toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Serra do Espinhaço mountain range, Doce River valley, Usiminas industrial complex, forested escarpment terrain.

When landing at Usiminas (IPN), sit on the Right side for the best views. The right side offers views of the Doce River valley and the industrial landscape of Ipatinga during approach. Most arrivals at IPN come from the northeast, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines of the river's meandering path and the city's urban sprawl before touchdown. Notable sights include: Doce River, Ipatinga city grid, surrounding forested hills, industrial facilities and reservoirs.

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