Originally Posted by
TWA Fan 1
...In any case, it is clear that is runway 4 is used on the OP's flight, it will not matter where they sit since they will not get a view of Manhattan or the Statue of Liberty from the southerly approach.
He might if he cranes his neck forward...I have been able to catch a glimpse.
The OP should watch the predicted weather patterns in the NYC area...a southerly wind = sit on the left side (landing will be to the south), and vice versa. This time of year I would wager on a N wind, but you never know.