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Best window seat at Åre Östersund 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

Storsjön lake, Östersund town, Frösön island and the Frösö bridge

LandingLEFT

Lake Storsjön, Frösön Island, Östersund city skyline

🛫 Taking Off from Ostersund (OSD)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting southeast on runway 12, the left side gives you a clear view back over Storsjön lake and the town of Östersund on its eastern shore, with Frösön island falling away beneath you. It's the more scenic side since the right side mostly shows forested terrain with no major landmarks.
Look forStorsjön lake, Östersund town, Frösön island and the Frösö bridge, forested hills of Jämtland

🛬 Landing at Ostersund (OSD)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 12, you approach from the northwest and touch down heading southeast, with the aircraft banking over the southern end of Frösön island. The left side gives you the best view across Lake Storsjön toward Östersund city and the Frösö bridge, while the right side mostly shows forested, sparsely populated terrain.
Look forLake Storsjön, Frösön Island, Östersund city skyline, Frösöbron bridge

Åre Östersund Airport is a small regional airport with a single terminal and one runway, primarily serving domestic routes to Stockholm and seasonal connections for winter sports travelers.

⛰️ Elevation1,234 ft
🛫 Runways1 (12/30)
✈️ HubBRA (Braathens Regional Airlines)
📍 NearbyEVG 79 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Åre Östersund Airport (OSD)?

At Åre Östersund Airport in Ostersund: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Storsjön lake, Östersund town, Frösön island and the Frösö bridge, forested hills of Jämtland.

What can I see during takeoff from Åre Östersund Airport in Ostersund?

When taking off from Åre Östersund Airport (OSD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing southeast on runway 12, the left side gives you a clear view back over Storsjön lake and the town of Östersund on its eastern shore, with Frösön island falling away beneath you. It's the more scenic side since the right side mostly shows forested terrain with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Storsjön lake, Östersund town, Frösön island and the Frösö bridge, forested hills of Jämtland.

What can I see when landing at Åre Östersund Airport in Ostersund?

When landing at Åre Östersund Airport (OSD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 12, you approach from the northwest and touch down heading southeast, with the aircraft banking over the southern end of Frösön island. The left side gives you the best view across Lake Storsjön toward Östersund city and the Frösö bridge, while the right side mostly shows forested, sparsely populated terrain. Notable sights include: Lake Storsjön, Frösön Island, Östersund city skyline, Frösöbron bridge.

What factors affect the best window seat at Åre Östersund Airport?

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