BFL → PHX

Southern Sierra Nevada

Catch views of the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada range shortly after takeoff, featuring rugged granite peaks.

Mojave National Preserve

Expansive vistas of cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and volcanic fields as you cross into the high desert.

Red Rock Canyon

Striking desert cliffs and colorful rock formations visible near the transition from the mountains to the basin.

Colorado River

A sharp blue line cutting through the arid landscape, marking the border between California and Arizona.

Wickenburg Mountains

The jagged peaks of central Arizona signal the final descent into the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Tehachapi Wind Farm

Thousands of wind turbines dotting the Tehachapi Pass, one of the largest wind energy areas in the world.

Edwards Air Force Base

Look for the massive white Rogers Dry Lake bed, a famous landing site for the Space Shuttle and experimental aircraft.

Lake Havasu Region

Distances views of the Colorado River valley and the surrounding jagged desert ranges to the south.

Sonoran Desert National Monument

Classic Arizona landscapes featuring Saguaro cactus forests and volcanic mountain ranges during descent.

Downtown Phoenix

On standard approaches (Runway 8), the right side offers a direct view of the downtown skyline and Chase Field.