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What airport has the best view upon approach/landing?

Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:08 pm
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Kai Tak !!
I think that one would win this competition every time. Too bad one can't see it anymore
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:16 pm
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Originally Posted by MrHalliday
Kai Tak !!
I never had the pleasure but a former boss says the sheer thrill of flying between the skyscrapers on approach was exhilarating. ^
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:20 pm
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OMG small world indeed. Took ATL-PWM Friday evening. Sunday morning did PWM-DTW.

Yes PWM is wonderful.
Nice, maybe I'll catch you in flight sometime!

Great feedback so far on the views! LGA had come to my mind as well just for the awesome city views.
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:21 pm
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Some of my favorites...

SEA - Absolutely gorgeous with Puget Sound, especially when the approach takes you within what seems like spitting distance of Mt. Rainier.

SYD - Depending on the approach great opportunity to see the Harbor Bridge and Opera House.... not to mention depending on the winds it almost feels like you're going to land on water.

HKG - Another great one with city views albeit I prefer the old airport better. :-)

LHR (depending on approach) - I've had the occasional approach which provides a spectacular view of the city proper including Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and London Eye.

DCA - Always cool to see the monuments from above!
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:22 pm
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Originally Posted by MrHalliday
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+1

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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:23 pm
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Originally Posted by AgentCooper
SYD - Depending on the approach great opportunity to see the Harbor Bridge and Opera House.... not to mention depending on the winds it almost feels like you're going to land on water.
This! Although I must confess I was excited to just see some land as we got closer after flying all that time over the ocean.
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:26 pm
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One more- OK you will think I am crazy.

MAN depending on approach. The view of the Derbyshire Peak district and greenery and the tear to my eye because it means I am coming home. I love the USA but my heart will always be in northwest England.

In Englands Green and pleasant land.
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Pathfinder813
If you like city views, I think some of the approaches into LGA (specifically the Expressway approach) provides great views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan if you're sitting on the port side of the aircraft.

DCA's River approach also has amazing views of Washington, DC's monuments.

Both of these are my favorite. Fantastic view and a pretty fun landing with the aircraft flying left and right.
These, plus the SAN approach (left side) are my favorites.
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:47 pm
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I have been all over the world.

My favorites are LGA, PDX, and JNU.

LGA for the awesome city view.

PDX on a (rare) clear day has beautiful mountain, AND city, and river views.


Juneau, Alaska...you follow the inlet on your approach...on a rare clear day....just beautiful nature scenery!
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:54 pm
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Originally Posted by 355F1
Juneau, Alaska...you follow the inlet on your approach...on a rare clear day....just beautiful nature scenery!
OMG - you are correct and of course KTN, PSG, WRG too .
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 1:59 pm
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Domestic -
LGA (hands down) - even as a native NYers flown the route 100s (if not 1000s) - I still look out the window like a kid.

LAS - great on the right side (arriving from the East) to suddenly see the strip and all the offerings.

International - can't add here as most flights I'm too tired or unable to see.
SDU (isn't bad)
LHR (no fog depending on path to airport) is great
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 2:06 pm
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great meeting you Jay!.......small world indeed, as I said I love PWM maybe cause of the view and maybe cause it means I am home. I do agree the old HKG was amazing though.
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 2:14 pm
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SEA amazing.
DCA seeing most of the monuments from an incredible vantage point-cool.
JAC Jackson Hole, WY with its breathtaking views, hearts of antelope, and bison greeting you as you deplane old school with a traveling staircase-priceless.

International I loved CDG. Only from the air though.

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Old Oct 20, 2014, 2:18 pm
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CPT and RAK are up there for me.

And I love approaching PIT when you've got a view of the skyline and rivers. It feels like a hug every time I land.
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Old Oct 20, 2014, 2:23 pm
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