At Capital City in Lansing: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Red Cedar River, Michigan State University campus, downtown Lansing skyline, surrounding agricultural fields and forested areas.

When taking off from Capital City (LAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Capital City Airport primarily uses runways oriented roughly east-west (Runway 9/27), so right-side seats during eastbound departures offer views of the Red Cedar River valley and the Michigan State University campus to the east. Westbound departures show the broader Lansing urban sprawl and surrounding farmland, but the eastern approach captures more distinctive geographic features. Notable sights include: Red Cedar River, Michigan State University campus, downtown Lansing skyline, surrounding agricultural fields and forested areas.

When landing at Capital City (LAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAN's primary runways (9L/27R and 9R/27L) are oriented east-west. Most approaches come from the west, meaning you'll be descending toward the east with the right side facing south toward downtown Lansing and the Grand River valley. This gives the best views of the city proper and surrounding terrain during final approach. Notable sights include: Downtown Lansing skyline, Grand River and its floodplain, Michigan State University campus to the east, Red Cedar River confluence.

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