BNA → RDU

Downtown Nashville

Depending on departure patterns, you may see the 'Batman Building' and Nissan Stadium shortly after lift-off.

Great Smoky Mountains

Stunning views of the highest peaks in the eastern US, including Clingmans Dome, often shrouded in their namesake blue mist.

Blue Ridge Parkway

The winding 'America's Favorite Drive' can be seen snaking along the mountain ridges near Asheville.

Biltmore Estate

If the flight path trends slightly south, the massive historic estate and its grounds are visible near the French Broad River.

Jordan Lake

A major landmark indicating you are on the final approach into the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area.

Nashville Metro Area

Excellent views of the Cumberland River and the sprawling Nashville suburbs immediately after takeoff.

Old Hickory Lake

A large reservoir on the Cumberland River visible to the north during the initial climb out of BNA.

Knoxville Skyline

Aerial perspective of the Sunsphere and the University of Tennessee campus as the flight crosses East Tennessee.

Cherokee National Forest

Dense forest canopy covering the northern stretches of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

The Triad

The urban clusters of Winston-Salem and Greensboro are often visible to the north during the descent phase.