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BIL → GDV
Which side of the plane to sit from Billings Logan International Airport (Billings) to Dawson Community Airport (Glendive)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side follows the winding path of the Yellowstone River and provides a front-row seat to the prehistoric badlands of Makoshika State Park during the descent into Glendive.
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Yellowstone River
Continuous views of the longest un-dammed river in the lower 48 states as it meanders northeast.
Pompeys Pillar
A massive sandstone outcrop about 30 miles east of Billings, famous for William Clark's 1806 signature.
Miles City
A clear view of this historic cow-town located at the confluence of the Tongue and Yellowstone Rivers.
Makoshika State Park
Stunning badland formations, caprocks, and deep ravines just south of Glendive, reminiscent of a lunar landscape.
This is the premier side for photography. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes after takeoff for Pompeys Pillar. As you approach Glendive, the right side offers an incredible perspective of the Makoshika badlands' jagged terrain. Afternoon flights provide excellent sun positioning to highlight the river's silver ribbon and the red hues of the badlands.
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The North Rims
Dramatic view of the 400-foot sandstone cliffs that define the Billings skyline immediately after takeoff.
Big Sky Prairies
Infinite stretches of Montana's golden grasslands and vast agricultural patchworks extending toward the horizon.
Bull Mountains
View of the low-lying, pine-covered ridges north of the Musselshell River valley.
Sit here if you enjoy the 'Big Sky' effect and want to see the sheer scale of the Montana plains. Morning flights offer the best lighting to see the texture of the coulees and draws carved into the prairie. Watch for the sharp contrast between irrigated green fields and the arid high desert.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 322 km (200 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: BIL (45.80770111083984, -108.54299926757812)
Arrival: GDV (47.13869858, -104.8069992)
Route Type: Domestic
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