At Mc Ghee Tyson in Knoxville: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Great Smoky Mountains ridgeline to the southeast, Tennessee River valley to the north, Knox County suburban sprawl and grid pattern roads, Knoxville urban area receding to the northwest.

When taking off from Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS), sit on the Right side for the best views. McGhee Tyson typically departs to the north or northeast, and the right side offers views of the Great Smoky Mountains ridgeline rising dramatically to the southeast. You'll also see the Tennessee River valley and Knox County's rolling terrain spreading out below as you climb. Notable sights include: Great Smoky Mountains ridgeline to the southeast, Tennessee River valley to the north, Knox County suburban sprawl and grid pattern roads, Knoxville urban area receding to the northwest.

When landing at Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS), sit on the Right side for the best views. McGhee Tyson's primary runways (3/21) align roughly north-south, with most approaches from the south. Right-side seating during southbound approaches gives you views of the Tennessee River's dramatic oxbow bends and the ridge-and-valley topography of the Great Smoky Mountains foothills as you descend into the Knoxville basin. Notable sights include: Tennessee River oxbow meanders, Knoxville urban sprawl to the north, forested ridgelines of the Appalachian foothills, Knox County agricultural valleys.

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