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Best window seat at Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues 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 offRIGHT

Tocantins River main channel, oxbow lakes and floodplain wetlands, Palmas city grid

LandingLEFT

Tocantins River, Palmas city grid, surrounding cerrado savanna

🛫 Taking Off from Palmas (PMW)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 14 departures climb southeast, placing the Tocantins River and its extensive floodplain systems on your right side during initial climb. The river's meandering channels and oxbow lakes are distinctive from altitude and provide the most interesting geographic features visible during the first few minutes of flight.
Look forTocantins River main channel, oxbow lakes and floodplain wetlands, Palmas city grid (receding behind), cerrado savanna extending to the horizon

🛬 Landing at Palmas (PMW)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on Runway 14 (southeast-facing) means the aircraft approaches from the northwest, putting the left side toward the Tocantins River and the city of Palmas itself. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the urban grid layout during final approach and touchdown.
Look forTocantins River (major meandering waterway), Palmas city grid (geometric street layout), surrounding cerrado savanna, small lakes and water bodies in the floodplain

Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport is a modest regional airport with a single asphalt runway and a small terminal handling domestic flights, primarily connecting Palmas to major Brazilian hubs like Brasília and São Paulo.

⛰️ Elevation774 ft
🛫 Runways2 (14/32, )

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW)?

At Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport in Palmas: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Tocantins River main channel, oxbow lakes and floodplain wetlands, Palmas city grid (receding behind), cerrado savanna extending to the horizon.

What can I see during takeoff from Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport in Palmas?

When taking off from Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 14 departures climb southeast, placing the Tocantins River and its extensive floodplain systems on your right side during initial climb. The river's meandering channels and oxbow lakes are distinctive from altitude and provide the most interesting geographic features visible during the first few minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Tocantins River main channel, oxbow lakes and floodplain wetlands, Palmas city grid (receding behind), cerrado savanna extending to the horizon.

What can I see when landing at Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport in Palmas?

When landing at Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on Runway 14 (southeast-facing) means the aircraft approaches from the northwest, putting the left side toward the Tocantins River and the city of Palmas itself. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the urban grid layout during final approach and touchdown. Notable sights include: Tocantins River (major meandering waterway), Palmas city grid (geometric street layout), surrounding cerrado savanna, small lakes and water bodies in the floodplain.

What factors affect the best window seat at Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport?

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