CRL

When landing at Brussels South (CRL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the standard runway 24 approach, aircraft descend from the northeast toward the southwest, passing just north of Charleroi city itself. The city center and the Sambre river valley sit off to the south of the flight path, putting them on the left side of the aircraft during the final descent. Notable sights include: Charleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial rail yards and steelworks south of the airport, patchwork Walloon farmland.

Arriving at Brussels South in Charleroi, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Charleroi city center, Sambre river, industrial rail yards and steelworks south of the airport, patchwork Walloon farmland. On the standard runway 24 approach, aircraft descend from the northeast toward the southwest, passing just north of Charleroi city itself. The city center and the Sambre river valley sit off to the south of the flight path, putting them on the left side of the aircraft during the final descent.

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