Originally Posted by dhammer53
LAX.
Sit on the right inbound, and left outbound. If LA isn't smog/fogged in, downtown LA can look pretty dramatic.
Shouldn't it be the right outbound, and left on inbound.
LAX usually uses 24L/R, 25L/R for departure and landing, if there is no strong wind coming from east.
As you take off from east runways which are 24/25, you'll be able to see Santa Monica Bay.
Pilots aren't allowed to make any turn until they get to coastline.
When they flying over sea, and heading to north or west to Asia, they will make a right turn which will make you able to see the downtown of LA.
For arrival coming from west or north, they approach to LAX by passing between LAX and the downtown.
Thus, you can see the downtown on the left.
Then they make a right turn to land at LAX.
However seating on the right gets you the clear view of LAX.