At Yakutat in Yakutat: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Bagley Icefield, St. Elias Mountains, Yakutat Bay, Disenchantment Bay.

When taking off from Yakutat (YAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Yakutat Airport sits on a narrow coastal strip with the Bagley Icefield and St. Elias Mountains immediately to the north and east. Left-side seats offer views of these dramatic glaciated peaks and the icefield as the aircraft climbs northward or eastward on departure. Right-side views are primarily over Yakutat Bay and open water. Notable sights include: Bagley Icefield, St. Elias Mountains, Yakutat Bay, Disenchantment Bay.

When landing at Yakutat (YAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Yakutat Airport's primary runway (16/34) typically handles approaches from the southeast over Yakutat Bay. Left-side seats offer direct views of the dramatic Bagley Icefield and Hubbard Glacier system as you descend, plus the rugged Chugach-Saint Elias mountain ranges that frame the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Yakutat Bay, Bagley Icefield, Hubbard Glacier, Chugach-Saint Elias Mountains.

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