At Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Cascade Range (distant eastern horizon), Olympic Mountains (northwest), Puget Sound, Vashon Island and Bainbridge Island (middle distance), Mount Rainier (far southeast on clear days).

When taking off from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SEA's primary runways (16L/34R and 16C/34L) mean most departures head north or south. A left-side seat offers views of the Cascade Range to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the northwest during climb-out, plus Puget Sound's shipping lanes and islands. Right-side views are mostly industrial areas and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (distant eastern horizon), Olympic Mountains (northwest), Puget Sound, Vashon Island and Bainbridge Island (middle distance), Mount Rainier (far southeast on clear days).

When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SEA typically lands on runways 16L/R (northbound) or 34L/R (southbound). On northbound approaches, the left side offers views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and downtown Seattle. On southbound approaches, you'll see Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range to the east. Left consistently provides the most dramatic geography regardless of runway assignment. Notable sights include: Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains (west), Mount Rainier (southeast, ~50 miles distant), downtown Seattle skyline, Lake Washington.

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