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Best window seat at Melbourne Essendon

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

Melbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Yarra River mouth

LandingLEFT

Melbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Maribyrnong River

🛫 Taking Off from Melbourne (MEB)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting on runway 26, you climb out heading west-southwest, putting Melbourne's CBD skyline and Port Phillip Bay off to the south on the left side. The right side mostly shows northern suburbs and open farmland toward the Macedon Ranges, which is less visually interesting.
Look forMelbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Yarra River mouth, Docklands area

🛬 Landing at Melbourne (MEB)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the typical runway 26 approach, aircraft come in from the east-northeast and turn onto a westerly-southwest final, putting Melbourne's CBD and Port Phillip Bay off to the south — which sits on the left side of the cabin. Passengers get a good angled view of the skyline and bay before the plane lines up with the northern suburbs for touchdown.
Look forMelbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Maribyrnong River, Flemington Racecourse

Essendon is a smaller secondary airport located just 8km from Melbourne's CBD, used mainly for general aviation, charter flights, corporate jets, flight training, and some regional/scenic operations rather than major scheduled airline service. Melbourne's primary international gateway is Melbourne Airport (MEL) at Tullamarine, not Essendon.

⛰️ Elevation282 ft
🛫 Runways2 (08/26, 17/35)
📍 NearbyMEL 6 miMBW 21 miAVV 32 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Melbourne Essendon (MEB)?

At Melbourne Essendon in Melbourne: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Melbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Yarra River mouth, Docklands area.

What can I see during takeoff from Melbourne Essendon in Melbourne?

When taking off from Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 26, you climb out heading west-southwest, putting Melbourne's CBD skyline and Port Phillip Bay off to the south on the left side. The right side mostly shows northern suburbs and open farmland toward the Macedon Ranges, which is less visually interesting. Notable sights include: Melbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Yarra River mouth, Docklands area.

What can I see when landing at Melbourne Essendon in Melbourne?

When landing at Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical runway 26 approach, aircraft come in from the east-northeast and turn onto a westerly-southwest final, putting Melbourne's CBD and Port Phillip Bay off to the south — which sits on the left side of the cabin. Passengers get a good angled view of the skyline and bay before the plane lines up with the northern suburbs for touchdown. Notable sights include: Melbourne CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Maribyrnong River, Flemington Racecourse.

What factors affect the best window seat at Melbourne Essendon?

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