At Henry E Rohlsen in St. Criox Island: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda), Sir Francis Drake Channel, St. John USVI (to the northwest), Atlantic shelf break.

When taking off from Henry E Rohlsen (STX), sit on the Left side for the best views. STX's primary runways (03/21) mean most departures head northeast or southwest. A left-side seat offers views of the British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda) and the Sir Francis Drake Channel during northeast climbs, which is the more common departure routing. You'll also see the deeper blues of the Atlantic transitioning from the shallower shelf waters around St. Croix. Notable sights include: British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda), Sir Francis Drake Channel, St. John USVI (to the northwest), Atlantic shelf break.

When landing at Henry E Rohlsen (STX), sit on the Left side for the best views. St. Croix's primary runway (03/21) typically uses the 03 heading for landing from the north, which means you'll be descending from the northeast. The left side offers views of the island's northern coast, Salt River Bay, and the Atlantic approaches you'll be flying over during descent. The right side faces the southern Caribbean waters with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Salt River Bay (north-central coast), the northern coastline with its reef systems, Buck Island (small island northeast of St. Croix), and the Atlantic horizon.

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