At Mount Isa in Mount Isa: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Leichardt River valley, surrounding sandstone ranges, savanna woodland, Mount Isa town grid.

When taking off from Mount Isa (ISA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Mount Isa sits in the Gulf Savanna region with the Leichardt River valley and surrounding ranges visible to the west and northwest. Left-side seats during typical easterly departures offer views of the rugged terrain, creek systems, and open savanna landscape that characterizes this remote inland area. Notable sights include: Leichardt River valley, surrounding sandstone ranges, savanna woodland, Mount Isa town grid.

When landing at Mount Isa (ISA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Mount Isa Airport typically uses runways aligned roughly north-south, and most approaches come from the north or northeast. The left side offers views of the town of Mount Isa itself and the surrounding mining operations and open terrain that characterize the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Mount Isa town center, mining pit operations and tailings, Leichardt River valley to the west, open red-earth outback terrain.

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