At Carlos Ibanez Del Campo International in Punta Arenas: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego (Isla Grande), Dawson Island, Brunswick Peninsula coastline.

When taking off from Carlos Ibanez Del Campo International (PUQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Punta Arenas typically departs runway 17 (southbound) or runway 35 (northbound). From either heading during climb-out, the left side offers views of the Strait of Magellan's eastern approaches and the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. The right side faces the Patagonian steppe inland with minimal geographic interest. Notable sights include: Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego (Isla Grande), Dawson Island, Brunswick Peninsula coastline.

When landing at Carlos Ibanez Del Campo International (PUQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. PUQ's primary runway (09/27) typically uses the 09 heading for landing from the north, which means you'll be descending from the northwest. The left side offers views of the Strait of Magellan and the Tierra del Fuego archipelago across the water, while the right side faces inland steppe. The strait and its islands provide the most distinctive visual reference during approach. Notable sights include: Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego (southern shore), Brunswick Peninsula (northern shore), Dawson Island.

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