At Kahului in Kahului: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: West Maui mountains (Pu'u Kukui massif), Kahului Bay, central Maui isthmus, Haleakala volcano (distant, southeast).

When taking off from Kahului (OGG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kahului's primary runways (02L/02R and 20L/20R) typically depart northbound or southbound. A left-side seat gives you the best view of the West Maui mountains—the dominant geographic feature visible during climb-out. You'll also see the central isthmus and potentially Haleakala on the right, but the western peaks are more dramatic and closer to the departure corridor. Notable sights include: West Maui mountains (Pu'u Kukui massif), Kahului Bay, central Maui isthmus, Haleakala volcano (distant, southeast).

When landing at Kahului (OGG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kahului Airport's primary runways (02L/02R and 20L/20R) mean most approaches come from the northeast or southwest. Left-side seats offer the best views of the West Maui mountains and the isthmus connecting Maui's two volcanic masses during final approach, plus clear sightlines to the airport's position on the northern coast. Notable sights include: West Maui mountains (Pu'u Kukui massif), the narrow isthmus between West and East Maui, Haleakalā volcano on East Maui, and the Pailolo Channel separating Maui from Molokai.

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