AVL → ATL

Blue Ridge Escarpment

Watch the dramatic drop-off as the mountains give way to the Piedmont plateau shortly after takeoff.

Lake Lanier

A sprawling reservoir that serves as a key landmark for pilots entering the Atlanta terminal area.

Stone Mountain

The world's largest exposed granite monadnock is often clearly visible to the left during the descent into ATL.

Atlanta Skyline

Depending on the runway configuration, you will likely see Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown skyscrapers on the left.

French Broad River

Visible immediately after takeoff, winding through the valley south of Asheville Regional Airport.

Great Smoky Mountains

On clear days, the distant, hazy peaks of the Smokies are visible to the west shortly after departure.

Nantahala National Forest

Expansive views of dense forest canopies covering the rugged terrain of Western North Carolina.

The Battery Atlanta

Look for the Truist Park stadium and surrounding development as the plane maneuvers over the northern suburbs.