At Old Crow in Old Crow: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Porcupine River winding through the valley below, Richardson Mountains to the north, boreal forest and tundra transition zone, Old Crow settlement receding behind.

When taking off from Old Crow (YOC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Old Crow's primary runway (09/27) typically uses eastbound departures. Banking left immediately after takeoff gives you views of the Porcupine River valley and the Richardson Mountains to the north and northwest, which dominate the landscape around this remote northern airport. Notable sights include: Porcupine River winding through the valley below, Richardson Mountains to the north, boreal forest and tundra transition zone, Old Crow settlement receding behind.

When landing at Old Crow (YOC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Old Crow Airport's primary runway (09/27) typically uses the 09 heading for landings when winds permit. Approaching from the southeast on this heading gives left-side passengers a clear view of the Porcupine River valley and the settlement itself as you descend. The right side would face the tundra plateau with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Porcupine River winding through the valley, Old Crow settlement buildings clustered near the river, runway threshold markers, surrounding tundra terrain with sparse vegetation.

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