At Kirkwall in Kirkwall: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Bay of Kirkwall, Shapinsay Island (southeast), Mainland cliffs and coastline, scattered smaller islands of the Orkney archipelago.

When taking off from Kirkwall (KOI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kirkwall's primary runway (09/27) typically uses runway 09 for departures when winds permit. Banking left during initial climb gives you views of the Orkney Mainland's dramatic northern coastline, including the Bay of Kirkwall and surrounding islands. The right side shows less distinctive terrain—mostly moorland extending inland. Notable sights include: Bay of Kirkwall, Shapinsay Island (southeast), Mainland cliffs and coastline, scattered smaller islands of the Orkney archipelago.

When landing at Kirkwall (KOI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kirkwall Airport's primary runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the east or west depending on wind. A left-side seat during an easterly approach gives you views of the Orkney Mainland's rolling moorland and the town of Kirkwall itself. During a westerly approach, the left side frames the North Sea horizon and the eastern cliffs of Hoy island across the water. Notable sights include: Kirkwall town and harbor, Scapa Flow (the sheltered water body), Hoy island's moorland ridges, Orkney Mainland's low hills and peat moorland.

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