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Best window seat at Ordu–Giresun Airport

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

Black Sea coastline, Ordu city sprawl along the coast, forested ridges of the Pontic Mountains inland

LandingRIGHT

Black Sea coastline, Ordu city and harbor area, Pontic Mountains ridgeline inland

🛫 Taking Off from Ordu (OGU)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 28 (westbound) is the most common departure direction from OGU. Banking left during climb-out gives you views of the Black Sea coastline and the dramatic terrain inland. The right side faces back toward the airport and less interesting geography.
Look forBlack Sea coastline, Ordu city sprawl along the coast, forested ridges of the Pontic Mountains inland, Altındere Valley to the southeast

🛬 Landing at Ordu (OGU)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 28 (westbound) means the aircraft approaches from the east over the Black Sea, placing the coastal terrain, the Ordu city sprawl, and the dramatic inland ridges of the Pontic Mountains to your right. This side captures the transition from sea to developed lowlands to forested highlands that defines the approach.
Look forBlack Sea coastline, Ordu city and harbor area, Pontic Mountains ridgeline inland, Melet River valley

Ordu–Giresun Airport is notable for being built on an artificial island in the Black Sea, connected to the mainland by a causeway, making it one of the few airports in the world constructed entirely on reclaimed land in open water. It has a single terminal serving domestic and limited international traffic between Ordu and Giresun provinces.

⛰️ Elevation10 ft
🛫 Runways1 (10/28)
📍 NearbySZF 81 miTZX 89 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Ordu–Giresun Airport (OGU)?

At Ordu–Giresun Airport in Ordu: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Black Sea coastline, Ordu city sprawl along the coast, forested ridges of the Pontic Mountains inland, Altındere Valley to the southeast.

What can I see during takeoff from Ordu–Giresun Airport in Ordu?

When taking off from Ordu–Giresun Airport (OGU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 28 (westbound) is the most common departure direction from OGU. Banking left during climb-out gives you views of the Black Sea coastline and the dramatic terrain inland. The right side faces back toward the airport and less interesting geography. Notable sights include: Black Sea coastline, Ordu city sprawl along the coast, forested ridges of the Pontic Mountains inland, Altındere Valley to the southeast.

What can I see when landing at Ordu–Giresun Airport in Ordu?

When landing at Ordu–Giresun Airport (OGU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 28 (westbound) means the aircraft approaches from the east over the Black Sea, placing the coastal terrain, the Ordu city sprawl, and the dramatic inland ridges of the Pontic Mountains to your right. This side captures the transition from sea to developed lowlands to forested highlands that defines the approach. Notable sights include: Black Sea coastline, Ordu city and harbor area, Pontic Mountains ridgeline inland, Melet River valley.

What factors affect the best window seat at Ordu–Giresun Airport?

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