BOS

When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical southwest-wind arrival into runway 04R/04L, planes track northeast up from over Quincy and Dorchester, so the left side faces west-northwest toward downtown Boston. You'll get a great view of the skyline and Charles River basin before the final turn takes you out over Dorchester Bay toward the airport. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline (Prudential/Hancock towers), Charles River and Back Bay, Dorchester Bay, Boston Harbor islands in the distance.

Arriving at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Downtown Boston skyline (Prudential/Hancock towers), Charles River and Back Bay, Dorchester Bay, Boston Harbor islands in the distance. On the typical southwest-wind arrival into runway 04R/04L, planes track northeast up from over Quincy and Dorchester, so the left side faces west-northwest toward downtown Boston. You'll get a great view of the skyline and Charles River basin before the final turn takes you out over Dorchester Bay toward the airport.

The best window seat landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Boston (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.