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BRD → INL
Which side of the plane to sit from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (Brainerd) to Falls International Airport (International Falls)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of some of Minnesota's largest glacial lakes, including Leech Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish, set against the vast backdrop of the Chippewa National Forest.
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Leech Lake
A massive, irregularly shaped lake known for its numerous bays and prominent peninsulas.
Chippewa National Forest
A dense canopy of pine and hardwood trees spanning over 600,000 acres of northern wilderness.
Lake Winnibigoshish
One of the state's largest bodies of water, often visible in its entirety from flight altitude.
Bowstring Lake
A smaller but picturesque lake surrounded by wetlands, popular for local waterfowl and fishing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare and get the best contrast on the water. These massive lake systems appear shortly after takeoff from BRD. During autumn, the contrast between the dark evergreens and golden tamaracks in the bogs is exceptionally vivid.
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Mesabi Iron Range
Distinctive red earth and deep open-pit iron mines that dominate the regional geography.
Grand Rapids
The town where the Mississippi River is still a relatively small, winding stream.
Big Fork State Forest
Rugged terrain characterized by deep woods and a network of logging trails.
Littlefork River
A highly serpentine river that winds its way north toward the Canadian border.
The right side is superior for observing human impact on the landscape, specifically the massive iron mines which glow red in the late afternoon sun. Keep an eye out for the transition from the industrial Iron Range into the pristine wilderness of the Border Waters region as you descend into INL.
Book Hotels in International FallsDistance: 247 km (153 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: BRD (46.39830017, -94.13809967)
Arrival: INL (48.566200256347656, -93.4030990600586)
Route Type: Domestic
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