At El Tepual International in Puerto Montt: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Reloncaví Estuary (immediate foreground), Osorno Volcano (distant southeast, snow-capped cone on horizon), Calbuco Volcano (further south on horizon), Chiloé Island's northern tip (far left, across water).

When taking off from El Tepual International (PMC), sit on the Left side for the best views. El Tepual's primary runway (09/27) typically uses the 09 heading for departures toward open water and lower terrain. Banking left during climb-out gives you views of Reloncaví Estuary's intricate channels and the Osorno Volcano massif rising inland to the southeast. The right side shows only the flat agricultural plain and urban sprawl of Puerto Montt itself. Notable sights include: Reloncaví Estuary (immediate foreground), Osorno Volcano (distant southeast, snow-capped cone on horizon), Calbuco Volcano (further south on horizon), Chiloé Island's northern tip (far left, across water).

When landing at El Tepual International (PMC), sit on the Left side for the best views. El Tepual's primary runway (09/27) typically uses the 09 heading for landing from the north, which means you'll be descending from the northeast. The left side offers views of Reloncaví Sound and the Calbuco Volcano across the water, while the right side faces inland terrain. The sound and volcano are the most distinctive visual references during final approach. Notable sights include: Reloncaví Sound, Calbuco Volcano (2,015 m, visible across the water to the west), Puerto Montt city sprawl, Lake Llanquihue in the distance.

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