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Best window seat landing at Ramon International Airport

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Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea, Eilat city and hotel strip, Eilat Mountains

🛬 Landing at Eilat (ETM)

Best sideRight
WhyOn the typical runway 19 approach you're flying south down the Arava valley, so the right (west) side faces Eilat itself, the Red Sea/Gulf of Aqaba, and the Eilat/Negev mountains including the Timna area. It's the more visually rewarding side compared to the Jordanian desert hills on the left.
Look forGulf of Aqaba/Red Sea, Eilat city and hotel strip, Eilat Mountains, Timna Valley in the distance

Ramon International Airport opened in 2019 as Eilat's primary gateway, replacing the old in-town Eilat Airport. It's a modern single-runway facility built to handle international traffic, located about 18km north of the city near the Egyptian and Jordanian borders.

⛰️ Elevation289 ft
🛫 Runways1 (01/19)
✈️ HubIsrair, Arkia
📍 NearbyAQJ 8 miTCP 17 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Ramon International Airport (ETM)?

When landing at Ramon International Airport (ETM), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical runway 19 approach you're flying south down the Arava valley, so the right (west) side faces Eilat itself, the Red Sea/Gulf of Aqaba, and the Eilat/Negev mountains including the Timna area. It's the more visually rewarding side compared to the Jordanian desert hills on the left. Notable sights include: Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea, Eilat city and hotel strip, Eilat Mountains, Timna Valley in the distance.

What can I see when arriving at Eilat?

Arriving at Ramon International Airport in Eilat, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea, Eilat city and hotel strip, Eilat Mountains, Timna Valley in the distance. On the typical runway 19 approach you're flying south down the Arava valley, so the right (west) side faces Eilat itself, the Red Sea/Gulf of Aqaba, and the Eilat/Negev mountains including the Timna area. It's the more visually rewarding side compared to the Jordanian desert hills on the left.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Ramon International Airport?

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