Ålesund town center, Sunnmøre Alps peaks, Aspøya and Nørvøya islands
🛬 Landing at Alesund (AES)
Ålesund Airport, Vigra sits on a small island connected to the mainland by tunnel and bridge, featuring a single runway and a compact terminal handling primarily domestic and a handful of European routes.
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About This Airport
Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Vigra (AES)?
When landing at Vigra (AES), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the runway 24 approach (heading 245°, from northeast to southwest), the aircraft passes south of the town before touching down on Vigra island. Left-side windows face southeast, giving a great view of Ålesund's colorful waterfront, the surrounding fjord, and the jagged Sunnmøre Alps rising behind it. Notable sights include: Ålesund town center, Sunnmøre Alps peaks, Aspøya and Nørvøya islands, the fjord approach to Vigra.
What can I see when arriving at Alesund?
Arriving at Vigra in Alesund, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Ålesund town center, Sunnmøre Alps peaks, Aspøya and Nørvøya islands, the fjord approach to Vigra. On the runway 24 approach (heading 245°, from northeast to southwest), the aircraft passes south of the town before touching down on Vigra island. Left-side windows face southeast, giving a great view of Ålesund's colorful waterfront, the surrounding fjord, and the jagged Sunnmøre Alps rising behind it.
What factors affect the best window seat landing at Vigra?
The best window seat landing at Vigra (AES) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Alesund (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.