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Best window seat at Comox

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Georgia Strait, Denman Island, Hornby Island

LandingLEFT

Strait of Georgia, Denman Island and Hornby Island, Comox Glacier and the northern peaks of the Vancouver Island Range

🛫 Taking Off from Comox (YQQ)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 30 departures head northwest, placing the Georgia Strait and Vancouver Island's rugged west coast on your left during initial climb. You'll also see the Strait of Georgia's island-dotted waters and the North Island terrain that defines this region's geography.
Look forGeorgia Strait, Denman Island, Hornby Island, Qualicum Beach area to the south

🛬 Landing at Comox (YQQ)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 12 (southeast heading) means the aircraft approaches from the northwest. The left side faces southwest toward the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island's eastern coastline, offering views of the water, nearby islands, and the broader coastal geography. The right side faces inland toward the relatively featureless terrain of central Vancouver Island.
Look forStrait of Georgia (water body to the southwest), Denman Island and Hornby Island (small islands visible in the strait to the left), Comox Glacier and the northern peaks of the Vancouver Island Range (distant on the horizon to the south-southwest)

CFB Comox is a joint civilian-military airport shared with the Canadian Armed Forces, featuring a small single-terminal facility that handles regional flights primarily connecting to Vancouver and Calgary.

⛰️ Elevation85 ft
🛫 Runways2 (12/30, 18/36)
📍 NearbyYPW 19 miYBL 24 miXQU 34 miYAZ 59 miYCD 65 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Comox (YQQ)?

At Comox in Comox: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Georgia Strait, Denman Island, Hornby Island, Qualicum Beach area to the south.

What can I see during takeoff from Comox in Comox?

When taking off from Comox (YQQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 30 departures head northwest, placing the Georgia Strait and Vancouver Island's rugged west coast on your left during initial climb. You'll also see the Strait of Georgia's island-dotted waters and the North Island terrain that defines this region's geography. Notable sights include: Georgia Strait, Denman Island, Hornby Island, Qualicum Beach area to the south.

What can I see when landing at Comox in Comox?

When landing at Comox (YQQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 12 (southeast heading) means the aircraft approaches from the northwest. The left side faces southwest toward the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island's eastern coastline, offering views of the water, nearby islands, and the broader coastal geography. The right side faces inland toward the relatively featureless terrain of central Vancouver Island. Notable sights include: Strait of Georgia (water body to the southwest), Denman Island and Hornby Island (small islands visible in the strait to the left), Comox Glacier and the northern peaks of the Vancouver Island Range (distant on the horizon to the south-southwest).

What factors affect the best window seat at Comox?

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