The right side provides a panoramic view of the Santa Maria city center and the scenic hills of the Serra Geral rising to the north of the airfield.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition between the Central Depression and the Serra Geral mountain range, along with the most iconic views of the Guaรญba Estuary upon takeoff.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the descent from the Gaucho Highlands into the Central Depression, offering views of the rugged ridges north of Santa Maria.
The Left Side offers a superior view of the Uruguay River border at takeoff and the winding Ibicuรญ River basin, providing a better perspective of the transition from the border plains to the central hills of Rio Grande do Sul.