About This Airport
Which side of the plane has the best views at Parkes Airport (PKE)?
At Parkes Airport in Parkes: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Parkes township (directly below/near airport), Parkes Radio Telescope (Dish) approximately 20km south, inland agricultural plains, distant ridgelines of the Great Dividing Range to the east.
What can I see during takeoff from Parkes Airport in Parkes?
When taking off from Parkes Airport (PKE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Parkes Airport's primary runway (11/29) typically handles departures toward the northeast. Banking left after takeoff gives you views of the Parkes township and the surrounding inland plains, plus the distant Great Dividing Range to the east. The right side faces mostly open farmland with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Parkes township (directly below/near airport), Parkes Radio Telescope (Dish) approximately 20km south, inland agricultural plains, distant ridgelines of the Great Dividing Range to the east.
What can I see when landing at Parkes Airport in Parkes?
When landing at Parkes Airport (PKE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Parkes Airport's primary runway (11/29) typically handles approaches from the east, meaning left-side seats offer views of the town of Parkes itself and the surrounding agricultural landscape of central New South Wales during descent. Right-side seats would face mostly open farmland with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Town of Parkes with its grid street layout, Parkes Radio Telescope facility to the northwest, Lachlan River valley, patchwork of wheat and grazing fields.
What factors affect the best window seat at Parkes Airport?
The best window seat at Parkes Airport (PKE) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Parkes (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.