AOO → IAD

Raystown Lake

Visible shortly after takeoff, this is the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania, known for its jagged shoreline.

The Potomac River

A stunning view of the river's deep bends as the flight crosses the border from Maryland into Virginia.

Blue Ridge Mountains

A long-distance panoramic view of the iconic hazy blue peaks stretching southward toward Shenandoah.

Tysons Corner Skyline

The high-rise urban center of Northern Virginia is often visible on the horizon during the final approach to IAD.

Dulles Greenway

The long, straight corridor of the airport's dedicated access highway cutting through the Virginia landscape.

Ridge-and-Valley Province

Dramatic views of the linear Appalachian mountain folds immediately after departure from Altoona.

Michaux State Forest

Expansive views of the dense canopy covering the northernmost reach of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Monocacy Valley

The fertile agricultural lands of central Maryland visible just before the final descent sequence.

Udvar-Hazy Center

On specific landing patterns from the north, you can spot the massive hangar of the National Air and Space Museum.