View from the plane; arrival CPT
 

I’ve visited CPT several times. We’ve always arrived at night, but this time I have a 10 am arrival.

I know the winds can change. I’ve seen the clouds cover Table Mountain. I know it could be raining.

But as a general rule, is there a preferred side of the plane to sit on (Window A or Window K) to get the best view on approach to CPT.

For sure, approaches facing the south guarantee you the best scenic views. So window K should be your pick.

Done this many times and often spectacular. If the winds are from the south/south east the landings are usually on R19 which is the southerly runway. Any other wind direction they tend to switch to northerly landings.

Agree with window seat K or right side of the plane for the best opportunity to view Table Mountain on approach.
Morning arrivals offer the best likelihood for great views.
May the gods be ever in your favor!

Thanks. I’ve changed my seat assignments.

Of course, we always hope the weather gods favor us!

Interesting. We often fly in southern winter (Aug onwards) and often have northerly winds / approach from the south when the best seats are A on the left, especially if you make the final turns over the peninsula. If empty enough you could check the forecast 24 hours ahead.

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After August comes spring. Winter in SA is June - August, followed by spring in September - November.

In summer, the wind in Cape Town blows from the south almost all the time. In winter, northerly winds predominate, although the balance is far less skewed.

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Assuming the OP is flying in this month, northerly winds are statistically more probable than southerly ones.

Johan

My experience has been a flyby west of Cape Town, down the peninsula, and then arcing a strong left turn to line up for the runway. A seat views were spectacular.