At Oamaru in Oamaru: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Oamaru Harbour, Moeraki Boulders (visible further north along coast), Pacific Ocean coastline, limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops.

When taking off from Oamaru (OAM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Pacific coastline and Oamaru's dramatic limestone cliffs as the aircraft climbs out over the ocean. The left side faces inland toward farmland with less distinctive visual interest during the initial departure phase. Notable sights include: Oamaru Harbour, Moeraki Boulders (visible further north along coast), Pacific Ocean coastline, limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops.

When landing at Oamaru (OAM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Oamaru Airport's primary runway (16/34) typically handles approaches from the northeast, which means descending aircraft on final approach face southwest. From the left side, you'll see the Waitaki River valley and the dramatic Moeraki Peninsula coastline with its distinctive boulders and rocky outcrops along the Pacific shore. Notable sights include: Moeraki Peninsula with famous boulders, Waitaki River estuary, Oamaru township and harbor, Pacific Ocean coastline.

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