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Best window seat at Albert Whitted

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Tampa Bay, Hillsborough River estuary, downtown Tampa skyline

LandingLEFT

Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg waterfront and downtown skyline, Pinellas Point peninsula

🛫 Taking Off from St. Petersburg (SPG)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 07 departs heading northeast (062°), which means the left side faces north toward the Tampa Bay shoreline and the broader bay waters. You'll see the distinctive geometry of Tampa Bay's northern arms, the Hillsborough River delta, and the urban sprawl of Tampa itself receding to your left during climb-out.
Look forTampa Bay (northern and eastern arms), Hillsborough River estuary, downtown Tampa skyline, Clearwater area to the northwest across the bay

🛬 Landing at St. Petersburg (SPG)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 07 approaches from the west over Tampa Bay, placing the left side toward the bay and downtown St. Petersburg waterfront. You'll see the water approach, the bay's eastern shoreline, and the city grid as you descend—much more visually interesting than the right side, which faces inland residential areas.
Look forTampa Bay (water body), St. Petersburg waterfront and downtown skyline, Pinellas Point peninsula, Albert Whitted Airport runway and ramp area

Albert Whitted is a small downtown waterfront general aviation airport with two asphalt runways, primarily serving private aircraft, flight training, and charter operations rather than commercial airline traffic.

⛰️ Elevation10 ft
🛫 Runways2 (07/25, 18/36)
📍 NearbyPIE 11 miTPA 16 miSRQ 26 miLAL 40 miPGD 70 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Albert Whitted (SPG)?

At Albert Whitted in St. Petersburg: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Tampa Bay (northern and eastern arms), Hillsborough River estuary, downtown Tampa skyline, Clearwater area to the northwest across the bay.

What can I see during takeoff from Albert Whitted in St. Petersburg?

When taking off from Albert Whitted (SPG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 07 departs heading northeast (062°), which means the left side faces north toward the Tampa Bay shoreline and the broader bay waters. You'll see the distinctive geometry of Tampa Bay's northern arms, the Hillsborough River delta, and the urban sprawl of Tampa itself receding to your left during climb-out. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay (northern and eastern arms), Hillsborough River estuary, downtown Tampa skyline, Clearwater area to the northwest across the bay.

What can I see when landing at Albert Whitted in St. Petersburg?

When landing at Albert Whitted (SPG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 07 approaches from the west over Tampa Bay, placing the left side toward the bay and downtown St. Petersburg waterfront. You'll see the water approach, the bay's eastern shoreline, and the city grid as you descend—much more visually interesting than the right side, which faces inland residential areas. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay (water body), St. Petersburg waterfront and downtown skyline, Pinellas Point peninsula, Albert Whitted Airport runway and ramp area.

What factors affect the best window seat at Albert Whitted?

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