Río de la Plata shoreline, Puerto Madero skyscrapers, Costanera Norte/Sur waterfront
🛬 Landing at Buenos Aires (AEP)
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Right SideAeroparque is a compact, single-runway airport right on the Río de la Plata waterfront, just a few miles from downtown Buenos Aires. It handles mostly domestic and regional flights, with a small international presence to nearby countries like Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil.
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About This Airport
Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)?
When landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 31 means the final approach curves in from over the Río de la Plata heading northwest, with the Buenos Aires skyline sitting off to the southwest. That puts the city — Puerto Madero's towers, the Costanera, and the downtown skyline — on the left side of the aircraft, while the right side just faces open river water. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata shoreline, Puerto Madero skyscrapers, Costanera Norte/Sur waterfront, Buenos Aires downtown skyline.
What can I see when arriving at Buenos Aires?
Arriving at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Río de la Plata shoreline, Puerto Madero skyscrapers, Costanera Norte/Sur waterfront, Buenos Aires downtown skyline. Landing on runway 31 means the final approach curves in from over the Río de la Plata heading northwest, with the Buenos Aires skyline sitting off to the southwest. That puts the city — Puerto Madero's towers, the Costanera, and the downtown skyline — on the left side of the aircraft, while the right side just faces open river water.
What factors affect the best window seat landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery?
The best window seat landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Buenos Aires (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.