YYC

When landing at Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Most arrivals land on runway 17, meaning you're flying south, and on the right side of the aircraft you get a great view of the Rocky Mountains' front range to the west as you descend. Calgary sits right at the edge of the foothills, so this is one of the more dramatic mountain approaches in North America on clear days. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountains front range, foothills west of Calgary, Bow River valley, Kananaskis peaks in the distance.

Arriving at Calgary International in Calgary, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Rocky Mountains front range, foothills west of Calgary, Bow River valley, Kananaskis peaks in the distance. Most arrivals land on runway 17, meaning you're flying south, and on the right side of the aircraft you get a great view of the Rocky Mountains' front range to the west as you descend. Calgary sits right at the edge of the foothills, so this is one of the more dramatic mountain approaches in North America on clear days.

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