SUB (Surabaya) window seat guide

At Juanda International Airport in Surabaya: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Mount Arjuno, Mount Welirang, Mount Penanggungan, Sidoarjo fish ponds and rice paddies.

When taking off from Juanda International Airport (SUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the common runway 28 departure, the aircraft climbs out heading west-northwest, putting the left side facing south. That gives a clear view back toward the volcanic highlands south of Surabaya, including the Arjuno-Welirang massif and Mount Penanggungan rising above the patchwork of rice fields and fish ponds near Sidoarjo. Notable sights include: Mount Arjuno, Mount Welirang, Mount Penanggungan, Sidoarjo fish ponds and rice paddies.

When landing at Juanda International Airport (SUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 28 means approaching from the east and flying west, so the right side of the aircraft faces north toward Surabaya city, its port areas, and the Madura Strait with Madura Island visible across the water. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land around Sidoarjo with only distant, hazy volcanic peaks on a clear day. Notable sights include: Surabaya city skyline and port, Madura Strait, Madura Island coastline, Suramadu Bridge connecting Java to Madura.

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