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Best window seat at Le Bourget

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Taking offRIGHT

Seine River with its characteristic loops north of Paris, Stains and Pierrefitte-sur-Seine suburbs, Montmorency Forest ridge

LandingLEFT

Seine River with its meandering bends through Paris, Sacré-Cœur basilica dome visible on the distant horizon to the southeast, La Défense business district towers to the south

🛫 Taking Off from Paris (LBG)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 25 departures head southwest (249°), which means the right side faces northwest toward the Seine valley and the northern Paris suburbs. You'll see the distinctive meanders of the Seine River and the urban sprawl of northern Paris as you climb out, while the left side shows the less visually interesting southern approach zone.
Look forSeine River with its characteristic loops north of Paris, Stains and Pierrefitte-sur-Seine suburbs (immediate right), Montmorency Forest ridge (distant right), Charles de Gaulle Airport complex (far left on horizon)

🛬 Landing at Paris (LBG)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on Runway 07 (heading 069°) means you're approaching from the southwest. The left side offers views of central Paris, including the Seine's characteristic loops and the urban sprawl of the city proper. The right side faces the northern suburbs and industrial areas with less distinctive geography.
Look forSeine River with its meandering bends through Paris, Sacré-Cœur basilica dome visible on the distant horizon to the southeast, La Défense business district towers to the south, Montmartre ridge line

Le Bourget is a historic airfield—site of Charles Lindbergh's 1927 transatlantic landing—that now serves almost exclusively as Europe's busiest business and private aviation airport, plus the biennial Paris Air Show. It's home to the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace but has no scheduled commercial passenger terminals.

⛰️ Elevation220 ft
🛫 Runways3 (07/25, 03/21, 09/27)
📍 NearbyCDG 6 miORY 16 miBVA 37 miXCR 81 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Le Bourget (LBG)?

At Le Bourget in Paris: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Seine River with its characteristic loops north of Paris, Stains and Pierrefitte-sur-Seine suburbs (immediate right), Montmorency Forest ridge (distant right), Charles de Gaulle Airport complex (far left on horizon).

What can I see during takeoff from Le Bourget in Paris?

When taking off from Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 25 departures head southwest (249°), which means the right side faces northwest toward the Seine valley and the northern Paris suburbs. You'll see the distinctive meanders of the Seine River and the urban sprawl of northern Paris as you climb out, while the left side shows the less visually interesting southern approach zone. Notable sights include: Seine River with its characteristic loops north of Paris, Stains and Pierrefitte-sur-Seine suburbs (immediate right), Montmorency Forest ridge (distant right), Charles de Gaulle Airport complex (far left on horizon).

What can I see when landing at Le Bourget in Paris?

When landing at Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on Runway 07 (heading 069°) means you're approaching from the southwest. The left side offers views of central Paris, including the Seine's characteristic loops and the urban sprawl of the city proper. The right side faces the northern suburbs and industrial areas with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Seine River with its meandering bends through Paris, Sacré-Cœur basilica dome visible on the distant horizon to the southeast, La Défense business district towers to the south, Montmartre ridge line.

What factors affect the best window seat at Le Bourget?

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