KTN (Ketchikan) window seat guide

At Ketchikan International in Ketchikan: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Tongass Narrows, Revillagigedo Island's peaks, Ketchikan waterfront, coastal forest canopy.

When taking off from Ketchikan International (KTN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 11 departures head southeast, and the left side offers views of Revillagigedo Island's rugged terrain and Tongass Narrows waterway as you climb out. The right side faces inland toward less dramatic forested slopes. Notable sights include: Tongass Narrows, Revillagigedo Island's peaks, Ketchikan waterfront, coastal forest canopy.

When landing at Ketchikan International (KTN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on Runway 11 (southeast heading) puts you on final approach with Revillagigedo Island and Tongass Narrows to your left. You'll see the dramatic coastal geography and water approaches that define Ketchikan's setting, plus the town itself spreading across the island below. Notable sights include: Tongass Narrows (water channel), Revillagigedo Island (forested terrain), Ketchikan town waterfront, surrounding coastal mountains and inlets.

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