At Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field in Salem: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Willamette River, North Santiam River, Cascade Range (Mount Jefferson and Three Sisters visible on clear days), Salem urban area.

When taking off from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer the best views during departure from Salem. You'll see the Willamette River winding through the valley and the North Santiam River to the east, plus the Cascade Range rising dramatically along the horizon. Left side faces mostly developed areas and farmland with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Willamette River, North Santiam River, Cascade Range (Mount Jefferson and Three Sisters visible on clear days), Salem urban area.

When landing at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Willamette River and the urban landscape of Salem during approach. Most arrivals at McNary Field come from the north or northeast, positioning the city and river valley to your right as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Willamette River, Salem city center, Capitol building, Cascade Mountain range in the distance to the east.

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