YXU

Best window seat at London

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

Thames River, London city grid and downtown core, Highway 401 corridor to the south

LandingRIGHT

Thames River, London city grid and residential areas, Highway 401 corridor to the south

🛫 Taking Off from London (YXU)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 15 departs toward the southeast, and the right side offers views of the Thames River valley and the urban sprawl of London, Ontario as you climb out. The left side faces northwest toward rural farmland with less distinctive features during the initial climb.
Look forThames River (meandering below), London city grid and downtown core, Highway 401 corridor to the south, rural agricultural patchwork to the northwest

🛬 Landing at London (YXU)

Best sideRight
WhyRunway 33 approaches from the northwest, meaning the aircraft descends on a southeast heading. The right side offers views of the Thames River valley and the urban sprawl of London proper to the south and east, while the left side faces farmland and less distinctive terrain to the north and west.
Look forThames River (meandering below), London city grid and residential areas, Highway 401 corridor to the south, agricultural fields and scattered woodlots to the north

YXU is a small regional airport with a single terminal, handling limited scheduled service mainly to Toronto and a few other Canadian hubs via regional carriers, plus general aviation and cargo traffic.

⛰️ Elevation912 ft
🛫 Runways2 (15/33, 09/27)
📍 NearbyYKF 48 miYHM 62 miERI 82 miYYZ 88 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at London (YXU)?

At London in London: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Thames River (meandering below), London city grid and downtown core, Highway 401 corridor to the south, rural agricultural patchwork to the northwest.

What can I see during takeoff from London in London?

When taking off from London (YXU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 15 departs toward the southeast, and the right side offers views of the Thames River valley and the urban sprawl of London, Ontario as you climb out. The left side faces northwest toward rural farmland with less distinctive features during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Thames River (meandering below), London city grid and downtown core, Highway 401 corridor to the south, rural agricultural patchwork to the northwest.

What can I see when landing at London in London?

When landing at London (YXU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 33 approaches from the northwest, meaning the aircraft descends on a southeast heading. The right side offers views of the Thames River valley and the urban sprawl of London proper to the south and east, while the left side faces farmland and less distinctive terrain to the north and west. Notable sights include: Thames River (meandering below), London city grid and residential areas, Highway 401 corridor to the south, agricultural fields and scattered woodlots to the north.

What factors affect the best window seat at London?

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