AZA → STC

Painted Desert

Stunning vistas of stratified badlands in shades of red, orange, and lavender shortly after crossing the Mogollon Rim.

San Juan Mountains

Distances views of the rugged, often snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies in southwestern Colorado.

Nebraska Sandhills

A unique landscape of grass-stabilized sand dunes creating a textured, rolling emerald pattern across the plains.

Western Horizon

Expansive views of the horizon, perfect for capturing long-exposure sunset colors on late-afternoon departures.

Superstition Mountains

Rugged and legendary volcanic peaks visible immediately to the east after departing Mesa-Gateway.

Meteor Crater

A nearly mile-wide, perfectly preserved impact crater located near Winslow, Arizona, appearing as a massive bowl in the desert.

Missouri River

The winding silver ribbon of the longest river in North America as it snakes through the heart of the Midwest.

Sioux Falls

The cityscape of South Dakota's largest city, often visible as the plane begins its gradual descent toward Minnesota.