ATL → DSM

Tennessee River Valley

Dramatic river bends and lush forested hills as the flight crosses from Georgia into Tennessee.

St. Louis Skyline

A frequent flight path passes just south of the city, providing a clear view of the Gateway Arch.

Mississippi River

The massive scale of the river crossing near the Missouri-Illinois border is a major highlight.

Iowa Agriculture

Perfectly geometric farm grids and irrigation circles creating a quilt-like pattern on the approach.

Appalachian Fringe

Views of the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains during the climb out of Atlanta.

Land Between the Lakes

The large Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley reservoirs provide a scenic water contrast in the Midwest.

Nashville Suburbs

A view of the sprawling northern suburbs and suburban greenery of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Central Illinois Prairies

Expansive views of the flat, productive heartland during the mid-flight cruise phase.