At Gander International in Gander: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Gander Lake (immediately west of airport), Trans-Canada Highway 1 corridor, boreal forest canopy, coastal plateau terrain dropping toward the Atlantic.

When taking off from Gander International (YQX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gander's primary runways (09/27) mean westbound departures favor the left side, giving views of Gander Lake and the surrounding boreal forest landscape. Even on eastbound departures, the left side captures the transition from the airport's coastal plateau terrain toward the interior. Notable sights include: Gander Lake (immediately west of airport), Trans-Canada Highway 1 corridor, boreal forest canopy, coastal plateau terrain dropping toward the Atlantic.

When landing at Gander International (YQX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gander's primary runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the east, and the right side offers views of Gander Lake and the surrounding boreal forest landscape. The terrain to the right during easterly approaches includes the lake system and rolling forested hills that define this region. Notable sights include: Gander Lake, boreal forest canopy, Exploits River valley to the south, scattered inland water bodies.

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