ABE

Best window seat landing at Lehigh Valley International Airport

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Allentown skyline, Bethlehem's Lehigh River valley, South Mountain ridge

🛬 Landing at Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE)

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WhyLanding on runway 24, the aircraft approaches from the northeast and turns onto final heading southwest, putting the left side facing south toward Allentown and Bethlehem's skylines and the low ridge of South Mountain. The right side mostly shows open farmland and the more distant Blue Mountain ridge to the north, which is less distinct from cruising altitude.
Look forAllentown skyline, Bethlehem's Lehigh River valley, South Mountain ridge, patchwork farmland of the Lehigh Valley

A small regional airport with a single terminal, ABE handles limited commercial traffic with a handful of daily flights to major hub cities. It's designed for quick, low-hassle connections rather than volume, with minimal wait times for security and parking.

⛰️ Elevation394 ft
🛫 Runways2 (06/24, 13/31)
📍 NearbyTTN 42 miAVP 50 miPHL 55 miLNS 58 miEWR 66 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)?

When landing at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 24, the aircraft approaches from the northeast and turns onto final heading southwest, putting the left side facing south toward Allentown and Bethlehem's skylines and the low ridge of South Mountain. The right side mostly shows open farmland and the more distant Blue Mountain ridge to the north, which is less distinct from cruising altitude. Notable sights include: Allentown skyline, Bethlehem's Lehigh River valley, South Mountain ridge, patchwork farmland of the Lehigh Valley.

What can I see when arriving at Allentown/Bethlehem?

Arriving at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown/Bethlehem, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Allentown skyline, Bethlehem's Lehigh River valley, South Mountain ridge, patchwork farmland of the Lehigh Valley. Landing on runway 24, the aircraft approaches from the northeast and turns onto final heading southwest, putting the left side facing south toward Allentown and Bethlehem's skylines and the low ridge of South Mountain. The right side mostly shows open farmland and the more distant Blue Mountain ridge to the north, which is less distinct from cruising altitude.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Lehigh Valley International Airport?

The best window seat landing at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Allentown/Bethlehem (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.