CRW

When landing at Yeager Airport (CRW), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical runway 23 approach, you're descending from the northeast over the ridges toward the airport's mountaintop plateau. The left side gives a good look down into the Kanawha River valley and downtown Charleston, including the gold-domed state capitol, before the terrain rises up to meet the runway. Notable sights include: Kanawha River, downtown Charleston skyline, West Virginia State Capitol dome, surrounding Appalachian ridgelines.

Arriving at Yeager Airport in Charleston, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Kanawha River, downtown Charleston skyline, West Virginia State Capitol dome, surrounding Appalachian ridgelines. On the typical runway 23 approach, you're descending from the northeast over the ridges toward the airport's mountaintop plateau. The left side gives a good look down into the Kanawha River valley and downtown Charleston, including the gold-domed state capitol, before the terrain rises up to meet the runway.

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