LCG (La Coruna) window seat guide

Best window seat at A Coruna

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Ría de Betanzos, Ría del Burgo, Atlantic coastline with rocky headlands

LandingLEFT

Ría de A Coruna, A Coruna city waterfront and harbor, Atlantic Ocean to the west

🛫 Taking Off from La Coruna (LCG)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting northeast on runway 03, the left side faces the Rías Altas (deep coastal inlets) and the Atlantic coastline of Galicia. You'll see the dramatic fjord-like geography of the Ría de Betanzos and Ría del Burgo immediately below and to the left during climb-out, which is far more visually distinctive than the inland terrain to the right.
Look forRía de Betanzos (major coastal inlet), Ría del Burgo, Atlantic coastline with rocky headlands, inland Galician hills and valleys to the right (less dramatic)

🛬 Landing at La Coruna (LCG)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 21 (southwest heading) means the aircraft descends toward the Atlantic coast with the left wing pointing toward the Ría de A Coruna estuary and the city waterfront. The left side offers views of the harbor, coastal geography, and the approach path over water before touchdown.
Look forRía de A Coruna (large Atlantic inlet), A Coruna city waterfront and harbor, Atlantic Ocean to the west, Sada Bay to the north

LCG is a small regional airport with a single terminal and one runway, handling mostly domestic flights within Spain plus a handful of seasonal European routes.

⛰️ Elevation331 ft
🛫 Runways1 (03/21)

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at A Coruna (LCG)?

At A Coruna in La Coruna: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Ría de Betanzos (major coastal inlet), Ría del Burgo, Atlantic coastline with rocky headlands, inland Galician hills and valleys to the right (less dramatic).

What can I see during takeoff from A Coruna in La Coruna?

When taking off from A Coruna (LCG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing northeast on runway 03, the left side faces the Rías Altas (deep coastal inlets) and the Atlantic coastline of Galicia. You'll see the dramatic fjord-like geography of the Ría de Betanzos and Ría del Burgo immediately below and to the left during climb-out, which is far more visually distinctive than the inland terrain to the right. Notable sights include: Ría de Betanzos (major coastal inlet), Ría del Burgo, Atlantic coastline with rocky headlands, inland Galician hills and valleys to the right (less dramatic).

What can I see when landing at A Coruna in La Coruna?

When landing at A Coruna (LCG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 21 (southwest heading) means the aircraft descends toward the Atlantic coast with the left wing pointing toward the Ría de A Coruna estuary and the city waterfront. The left side offers views of the harbor, coastal geography, and the approach path over water before touchdown. Notable sights include: Ría de A Coruna (large Atlantic inlet), A Coruna city waterfront and harbor, Atlantic Ocean to the west, Sada Bay to the north.

What factors affect the best window seat at A Coruna?

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