Passengers will see the sprawling Rio Grande Valley and the impressive Sandia Mountains rising sharply to the east of the city. Depending on the departure heading, you may also catch views of the volcanic basalt flows within the Petroglyph National Monument.
The left side provides an immediate, breathtaking view of the Sandia Mountains upon departure and maintains views of the southern Rocky Mountain peaks and the unique Nebraska Sandhills.
The Left Side is superior for this route, providing a dramatic view of the Sandia Mountains immediately after takeoff and the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline during the descent into Midway.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the Rio Grande Valley and the dramatic volcanic tuff cliffs of the Pajarito Plateau leading directly into Los Alamos.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Mogollon Rim, the volcanic features of New Mexico, and distant views of the Red Rock country in Arizona.
The right side provides a dramatic view of New Mexico's most prominent mountain ranges, including Sierra Blanca and the Guadalupe Mountains, offering a superior visual of the rugged desert transition.
The left side offers superior views of the high-altitude Sangre de Cristo range early in the flight and provides the most consistent sightings of major Midwestern landmarks like the St. Louis Arch and the northern Appalachian ridges.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Sandia Mountains immediately after takeoff and better visibility of the Ozark transition and the Atlanta skyline on final approach.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Sandia Mountains immediately upon departure and provides a better perspective of the southern edge of the Rocky Mountains as the aircraft heads northeast.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the high desert mountains of New Mexico into the rolling Texas Hill Country and the meandering Brazos River before descending into Houston.
The left side offers a more dramatic departure with close-up views of the rugged Sandia Mountains and a better perspective of the transition from the high desert to the Texas Panhandle.
The left side offers an immediate and dramatic view of the Sandia Mountains upon takeoff, followed by a scenic transition from the high desert of New Mexico to the lush pine forests of East Texas.