From ATL?
Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Departing to the west provides a view of the sprawling metro area and the Georgia Piedmont, with the city's impressive skyline visible to the north.
Departing to the west provides a view of the sprawling metro area and the Georgia Piedmont, with the city's impressive skyline visible to the north.
The right side offers the most iconic views, featuring the Atlanta skyline immediately after takeoff and a clear perspective of the northern Alabama foothills and urban Birmingham landmarks during the approach.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the iconic Atlanta skyline upon departure and provides a front-row seat to the rugged, winding canyons of the Ozark National Forest and the Buffalo National River during the approach into Springfield.
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring clear views of the Atlanta skyline upon departure, the urban sprawl of Little Rock, and the winding path of the Arkansas River leading into Fort Smith.
The left side provides the most consistent views of the Mississippi River crossing and a better angle for the Des Moines skyline and the sprawling agricultural patterns of the Midwest.
The right side provides an excellent view of the massive Hartsfield-Jackson airport infrastructure during takeoff and the intricate geometric patterns of South Georgia's agricultural heartland.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Appalachian mountain range, including the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, plus a chance to see Stone Mountain early in the flight.
The left side offers a more scenic approach into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, frequently providing iconic views of the Dallas skyline and more dramatic perspectives of the Mississippi River's southern meanders.
The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the Appalachian foothills and better views of the Winston-Salem skyline during the approach into the Triad region.
The right side offers the best vantage point for the Atlanta skyline during takeoff and the most scenic views of the Tennessee River's wide reservoirs.
The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the Mississippi River's dramatic oxbow loops and the rugged interior of the Ozark National Forest during the approach.
The left side typically offers superior views of the Nashville skyline and a more direct angle of the Mississippi River's winding path during the descent into Moline.
The left side is generally preferred for this route as it provides the most direct views of the St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch during the standard arrival sequence into Lambert International Airport.