BTM → SLC

Highland Mountains

Immediately after takeoff from Butte, enjoy views of the Continental Divide and the rugged peaks surrounding the Summit Valley.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Fly over dense evergreen forests spanning the Montana-Idaho border, featuring sharp ridgelines and remote wilderness.

Bear Lake

Often called the Caribbean of the Rockies, this massive lake on the Idaho-Utah border glows with a distinct turquoise hue due to suspended calcium carbonate.

Wasatch Front

During the descent into Salt Lake City, the plane flies parallel to the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Range, reaching heights over 11,000 feet.

Snake River Plain

Look westward to see the vast, volcanic basalt flows and the wide agricultural expanses of the Snake River basin in southern Idaho.

Great Salt Lake

As you approach SLC, view the shimmering expanse of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, noting the stark color differences between its northern and southern arms.

Antelope Island

Spot the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, known for its rugged hills and its famous herd of free-roaming American bison.

Kennecott Copper Mine

On the final approach from the north, you may see the massive Bingham Canyon Mine in the Oquirrh Mountains, one of the largest man-made excavations on Earth.