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Best window seat at Val D Or

Which side of the plane?

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

Taking offRIGHT

Lac Malartic, Val-d'Or urban area, forested Abitibi plateau

LandingLEFT

Lac La Ronde, boreal forest canopy, Rivière Bourlamaque valley

🛫 Taking Off from Val D'or (YVO)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 18 departures head south from Val-d'Or, placing you on a southbound climb. The right side offers views of Lac Malartic and the broader lake system that dominates the terrain south and southeast of the airport. The left side faces north toward forested terrain with fewer distinctive features during initial climb.
Look forLac Malartic (large water body southeast), Val-d'Or urban area (receding behind), forested Abitibi plateau (middle distance), smaller lakes scattered across boreal landscape (horizon)

🛬 Landing at Val D'or (YVO)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 18 (southbound), the left side offers views of Lac La Ronde and the forested terrain immediately surrounding Val d'Or. The right side faces the industrial and residential areas of the town itself, which are less visually distinctive during final approach.
Look forLac La Ronde (northwest of airport), boreal forest canopy, Rivière Bourlamaque valley, scattered lakes in the Canadian Shield landscape

Val-d'Or Airport is a small regional airport with a single paved runway, serving as an important link for northern Quebec communities and mining industry traffic.

⛰️ Elevation1,109 ft
🛫 Runways1 (18/36)
✈️ HubAir Creebec
📍 NearbyYUY 50 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Val D Or (YVO)?

At Val D Or in Val D'or: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Lac Malartic (large water body southeast), Val-d'Or urban area (receding behind), forested Abitibi plateau (middle distance), smaller lakes scattered across boreal landscape (horizon).

What can I see during takeoff from Val D Or in Val D'or?

When taking off from Val D Or (YVO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 18 departures head south from Val-d'Or, placing you on a southbound climb. The right side offers views of Lac Malartic and the broader lake system that dominates the terrain south and southeast of the airport. The left side faces north toward forested terrain with fewer distinctive features during initial climb. Notable sights include: Lac Malartic (large water body southeast), Val-d'Or urban area (receding behind), forested Abitibi plateau (middle distance), smaller lakes scattered across boreal landscape (horizon).

What can I see when landing at Val D Or in Val D'or?

When landing at Val D Or (YVO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 18 (southbound), the left side offers views of Lac La Ronde and the forested terrain immediately surrounding Val d'Or. The right side faces the industrial and residential areas of the town itself, which are less visually distinctive during final approach. Notable sights include: Lac La Ronde (northwest of airport), boreal forest canopy, Rivière Bourlamaque valley, scattered lakes in the Canadian Shield landscape.

What factors affect the best window seat at Val D Or?

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