MDW

At Chicago Midway International in Chicago: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Downtown Chicago skyline (Willis Tower, Trump Tower), Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago River, Grant Park.

When taking off from Chicago Midway International (MDW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Midway's primary runways (31L/31R and 13L/13R) typically depart toward the southwest or northeast. A left-side seat offers the best views of downtown Chicago's skyline and Lake Michigan during the initial climb, especially on southwest departures which are most common. The left side also captures the Chicago River and the city's dense urban core as you gain altitude. Notable sights include: Downtown Chicago skyline (Willis Tower, Trump Tower), Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago River, Grant Park.

When landing at Chicago Midway International (MDW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Midway typically lands on runways 4L/4R or 22L/22R depending on wind. For eastbound approaches (runways 4L/4R), the left side offers views of downtown Chicago's skyline and Lake Michigan. For westbound approaches (runways 22L/22R), the left side shows the residential neighborhoods and industrial areas south and west of the airport, which provide better geographic context than the right side's view of open terrain. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan (eastern horizon on eastbound approaches), Chicago downtown skyline (Willis Tower, John Hancock Center visible 8-10 miles northeast), Midway's own runways and taxiways, residential grid of Southwest Chicago.

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