At Palmerston North in Palmerston North: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Tararua Range (mountain ridge to the west), Manawatu Gorge (river valley cutting through ranges), Palmerston North city grid (directly below during initial climb), farmland patchwork of the Manawatu Plains.

When taking off from Palmerston North (PMR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Tararua Range and Manawatu Gorge as the aircraft climbs out westward. The left side faces inland toward farmland with less dramatic scenery during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Tararua Range (mountain ridge to the west), Manawatu Gorge (river valley cutting through ranges), Palmerston North city grid (directly below during initial climb), farmland patchwork of the Manawatu Plains.

When landing at Palmerston North (PMR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Palmerston North Airport's primary runway (16/34) typically handles approaches from the southwest. Left-side seats offer views of the Tararua Range to the east and the Manawatu River valley as you descend, plus the city sprawl of Palmerston North itself coming into view during final approach. Notable sights include: Tararua Range (eastern escarpment), Manawatu River winding through the valley, Palmerston North city grid, surrounding farmland and rural plains.

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