CLO (Cali) landing window seat guide

Best window seat landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International

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Farallones de Cali, city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland

🛬 Landing at Cali (CLO)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 20 means you're flying south down the Cauca Valley, with the Farallones de Cali mountains and the city of Cali itself sitting to the west. That puts them on the right side of the aircraft, giving a great view of the steep western cordillera and urban sprawl below as you descend.
Look forFarallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the left
Left window seat view during landing at Cali (CLO), Farallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the leftLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Cali (CLO), Farallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the leftRight Side

Alfonso Bonilla Aragón is a mid-sized single-runway airport located in Palmira, about 20 km east of downtown Cali, serving as the main air gateway to southwestern Colombia. It has one terminal handling both domestic and a modest number of international flights.

⛰️ Elevation3,163 ft
🛫 Runways1 (02/20)
✈️ HubAvianca

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Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International (CLO)?

When landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International (CLO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 20 means you're flying south down the Cauca Valley, with the Farallones de Cali mountains and the city of Cali itself sitting to the west. That puts them on the right side of the aircraft, giving a great view of the steep western cordillera and urban sprawl below as you descend. Notable sights include: Farallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the left.

What can I see when arriving at Cali?

Arriving at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International in Cali, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Farallones de Cali (Western Cordillera peaks), city of Cali, Cauca River valley farmland, Central Cordillera foothills in the distance on the left. Landing on runway 20 means you're flying south down the Cauca Valley, with the Farallones de Cali mountains and the city of Cali itself sitting to the west. That puts them on the right side of the aircraft, giving a great view of the steep western cordillera and urban sprawl below as you descend.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International?

The best window seat landing at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International (CLO) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Cali (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.