When flying from OAK to HNL, which side of the plane will you be able to see Oahu on approach?

I've searched the internet and read some books and I get conflicting answers. Some say the left side and some say the right side. For any pilots out there, would you please let me know which side of the plane you can see Honolulu from when you land.When flying from OAK to HNL, which side of the plane will you be able to see Oahu on approach?Right side. I am from Hawaii, and I often fly back home from the West Coast and Arizona at least 10 times a year. You would want to sit on the right if you want to see Oahu, the island which Honolulu is in. The aircraft will either fly along the windward side (east coast, between Oahu and Molokai) or either over Manoa (directly above Honolulu) depending on the traffic, and will then swing along the south side of Oahu.



The aircrafts will typically land on 8L or 4R, and if you are really lucky to have the Kona approach, 26R (you fly along the beaches of Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu). The approach to 8L and 4R, Honolulu will be in the distance but visible. In either case, the best view for Honolulu will be on the right.



The view from the left side of the plane will be of the islands of: Big Island %26amp; Maui (where you will be able to faintly see the tops of the tallest and largest volcanoes in the world), and Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe.



ALOHA!When flying from OAK to HNL, which side of the plane will you be able to see Oahu on approach?
8R/26L "Reef runway" is not used for heavy landing. It's too far from the terminal. They are only used for take-offs, due to noise restriction/abatement.

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When flying from OAK to HNL, which side of the plane will you be able to see Oahu on approach?It's up to ATC, but the right side is more likely to score on initial approach. Expect an approach westbound over the bay, then a turn to the north and another turn to the east (during which the view will be out the left side).When flying from OAK to HNL, which side of the plane will you be able to see Oahu on approach?
If your air plane uses the traditional approaches to Hickam Field (from the east and west) the Island of Oahu will appear on both sides on final approach. The air traffic controller decides which way the plane lands depending on prevailing winds and air traffic. in order to add a little bit of clarification Waikiki will be on the left in a eastern approach and on the right on a western approach.When flying from OAK to HNL, which side of the plane will you be able to see Oahu on approach?From Oakland to Honolulu, you are coming in from the west and they always route you around the south side of the Island so that you fly by Koko Head and Diamond Head then along the Waikiki coast. So if you want to see the Oahu before you land sit on the right side of the plane. If you sit on the Left side you will get a great view of Molokai, or Maui.When flying from OAK to HNL, which side of the plane will you be able to see Oahu on approach?
yes general wind direction wll determin what runway is used to landWhen flying from OAK to HNL, which side of the plane will you be able to see Oahu on approach?
Just flip a coin. ATC (Air Traffic Control) would have several options available which could mean either side. The time I remember, I was sitting on the left side and could see the Island quite well on approach.

Honolulu has parrellel runways 08L and 08R. That is a heading of 80 degrees. No doubt planes landing on 08L would make a left traffic pattern, while planes landing on 08R would make a Right traffic pattern. I have never landed to the west there, so I think the prevailing wind favors runway 8. However, if the wind were blowing from the west, then they would land on 26L or 26R.