RDM (Redmond) window seat guide

At Roberts Field in Redmond: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Cascade Range peaks (Mount Jefferson, Three Sisters), Deschutes National Forest, high-desert plateau terrain, scattered volcanic cinder cones.

When taking off from Roberts Field (RDM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 23 departs toward the southwest, placing the Cascade Range and its prominent peaks (including Mount Jefferson and the Three Sisters volcanic complex) on your left side during climb-out. The high desert terrain and scattered juniper forest visible below will also be more interesting on the left as you gain altitude heading away from the airport. Notable sights include: Cascade Range peaks (Mount Jefferson, Three Sisters), Deschutes National Forest, high-desert plateau terrain, scattered volcanic cinder cones.

When landing at Roberts Field (RDM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on Runway 23 (heading southwest) means the aircraft is descending on a 230° bearing. The left side faces northwest, giving you views of the Cascade Range peaks and the high-desert terrain that defines the approach corridor. The right side faces the lower, less dramatic terrain to the southeast. Notable sights include: Cascade Range peaks (including Mount Jefferson and Three-Fingered Jack) on the distant horizon to the northwest; Deschutes River valley below; Redmond's urban grid and airport infrastructure; high-desert sagebrush plateau.

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