At Whitehorse International in Whitehorse: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Yukon River winding through the valley, Alaska Highway running parallel to the river, Whitehorse city sprawl below, surrounding boreal forest and low mountain ridges to the north.

When taking off from Whitehorse International (YXY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Whitehorse typically departs to the north or northeast, and the left side offers views of the Yukon River valley and the Alaska Highway corridor as the aircraft climbs. The right side faces the lower terrain south of the airport with fewer distinctive features during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Yukon River winding through the valley, Alaska Highway running parallel to the river, Whitehorse city sprawl below, surrounding boreal forest and low mountain ridges to the north.

When landing at Whitehorse International (YXY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Whitehorse International typically uses Runway 02 for landings (northbound approach), which means you'll be descending from the south. The right side offers views of the Yukon River valley and the city of Whitehorse itself during final approach, while the left side faces less populated terrain. Notable sights include: Yukon River (meandering through the valley), Whitehorse city lights and buildings, Miles Canyon (visible upstream), surrounding boreal forest and low mountains.

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