When landing at Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON), sit on the Right side for the best views. Santo Pekoa's runway orientation (09/27) means most approaches come from the east over Espiritu Santo's interior and eastern coast. The right side offers views of the island's volcanic terrain, coastal features, and the approach path over the channel. You'll see the dramatic topography that makes this airport notable. Notable sights include: Espiritu Santo's central volcanic ridges, the eastern coastline with reef formations, the narrow channel between Espiritu Santo and smaller islands to the east, Luganville town on the western coast.

Arriving at Santo Pekoa International Airport in Luganville, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Espiritu Santo's central volcanic ridges, the eastern coastline with reef formations, the narrow channel between Espiritu Santo and smaller islands to the east, Luganville town on the western coast. Santo Pekoa's runway orientation (09/27) means most approaches come from the east over Espiritu Santo's interior and eastern coast. The right side offers views of the island's volcanic terrain, coastal features, and the approach path over the channel. You'll see the dramatic topography that makes this airport notable.

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