At Petersburg James A Johnson Airport in Petersburg: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Mitkof Island shoreline, Clarence Strait, surrounding islands of the Alexander Archipelago, coastal forest and tidal flats.

When taking off from Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Petersburg sits on Mitkof Island surrounded by water and islands. During typical eastbound departures, the left side offers views of the Clarence Strait, nearby islands, and the forested terrain of the Alexander Archipelago. The right side faces inland toward less dramatic landscape. Notable sights include: Mitkof Island shoreline, Clarence Strait, surrounding islands of the Alexander Archipelago, coastal forest and tidal flats.

When landing at Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Petersburg airport's primary runway alignment and typical approach vectors favor the left side for views of Wrangell Narrows and the surrounding Alexander Archipelago islands. You'll see the waterway that defines the town's geography and the forested islands that characterize Southeast Alaska's coastal landscape. Notable sights include: Wrangell Narrows (the narrow water passage between Mitkof Island and Prince of Wales Island), Petersburg town and harbor, forested islands of the Alexander Archipelago, Tongass National Forest coastline.

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