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Best window seat at New Orleans Nas Jrb

Which side of the plane?

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

Taking offRIGHT

Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Mississippi River bends

LandingRIGHT

Mississippi River with visible bends and oxbow lakes, Lake Pontchartrain to the northeast, the industrial canal system

🛫 Taking Off from New Orleans (NBG)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 22 departs northward from NBG, and the right side offers views of Lake Pontchartrain's northern shoreline and the causeway infrastructure during initial climb. The left side faces inland toward the industrial and urban sprawl of New Orleans proper, which is less visually distinctive at altitude.
Look forLake Pontchartrain (north), Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (northeast), Mississippi River bends (west/northwest), industrial canal network (south/southwest)

🛬 Landing at New Orleans (NBG)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 22 means you're approaching from the north-northeast, putting the Mississippi River and its dramatic meanders directly to your right during final approach. The right side also offers views of Lake Pontchartrain and the surrounding wetlands that define the New Orleans geography.
Look forMississippi River with visible bends and oxbow lakes, Lake Pontchartrain to the northeast, the industrial canal system, wetland areas and bayou terrain

NBG, also known as Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans (Belle Chasse), is a military joint reserve base rather than a commercial passenger airport. It has no passenger terminals and is used primarily for military and government aviation operations, not commercial airline service.

⛰️ Elevation3 ft
🛫 Runways2 (04/22, 14/32)
📍 NearbyMSY 18 miGPT 70 miBTR 83 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at New Orleans Nas Jrb (NBG)?

At New Orleans Nas Jrb in New Orleans: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Lake Pontchartrain (north), Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (northeast), Mississippi River bends (west/northwest), industrial canal network (south/southwest).

What can I see during takeoff from New Orleans Nas Jrb in New Orleans?

When taking off from New Orleans Nas Jrb (NBG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 22 departs northward from NBG, and the right side offers views of Lake Pontchartrain's northern shoreline and the causeway infrastructure during initial climb. The left side faces inland toward the industrial and urban sprawl of New Orleans proper, which is less visually distinctive at altitude. Notable sights include: Lake Pontchartrain (north), Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (northeast), Mississippi River bends (west/northwest), industrial canal network (south/southwest).

What can I see when landing at New Orleans Nas Jrb in New Orleans?

When landing at New Orleans Nas Jrb (NBG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 22 means you're approaching from the north-northeast, putting the Mississippi River and its dramatic meanders directly to your right during final approach. The right side also offers views of Lake Pontchartrain and the surrounding wetlands that define the New Orleans geography. Notable sights include: Mississippi River with visible bends and oxbow lakes, Lake Pontchartrain to the northeast, the industrial canal system, wetland areas and bayou terrain.

What factors affect the best window seat at New Orleans Nas Jrb?

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