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Best window seat at El Tari 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 offRIGHT

Kupang Bay, Kupang city waterfront, Semau Island

LandingLEFT

Kupang Bay, Kupang city coastline, Timor island's rugged interior hills

🛫 Taking Off from Kupang (KOE)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting runway 25 takes you southwest, and looking right (roughly north) gives a clear view over Kupang Bay, the city of Kupang, and Semau Island just offshore. The left side mostly faces open Savu Sea with little to see.
Look forKupang Bay, Kupang city waterfront, Semau Island, Timor's northwest coastline

🛬 Landing at Kupang (KOE)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 07 means approaching from the west and flying roughly northeast, so the coastline and Kupang Bay sit off the left side of the aircraft. Passengers on the left get a clear view of the bay, the city of Kupang along the shoreline, and the surrounding hills of Timor as you descend.
Look forKupang Bay, Kupang city coastline, Timor island's rugged interior hills, Timor Sea horizon to the south

El Tari Airport is a modest regional airport with a single terminal handling domestic flights across eastern Indonesia. Its main runway is long enough to accommodate narrow-body jets, while a secondary grass strip serves smaller aircraft.

⛰️ Elevation338 ft
🛫 Runways2 (07/25, 12/30)
📍 NearbyOEC 81 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at El Tari Airport (KOE)?

At El Tari Airport in Kupang: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Kupang Bay, Kupang city waterfront, Semau Island, Timor's northwest coastline.

What can I see during takeoff from El Tari Airport in Kupang?

When taking off from El Tari Airport (KOE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing runway 25 takes you southwest, and looking right (roughly north) gives a clear view over Kupang Bay, the city of Kupang, and Semau Island just offshore. The left side mostly faces open Savu Sea with little to see. Notable sights include: Kupang Bay, Kupang city waterfront, Semau Island, Timor's northwest coastline.

What can I see when landing at El Tari Airport in Kupang?

When landing at El Tari Airport (KOE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 07 means approaching from the west and flying roughly northeast, so the coastline and Kupang Bay sit off the left side of the aircraft. Passengers on the left get a clear view of the bay, the city of Kupang along the shoreline, and the surrounding hills of Timor as you descend. Notable sights include: Kupang Bay, Kupang city coastline, Timor island's rugged interior hills, Timor Sea horizon to the south.

What factors affect the best window seat at El Tari Airport?

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