BWI → DEN

Potomac & D.C.

Depending on the takeoff corridor, you can often spot the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol building to the south.

Appalachian Ridges

Beautiful views of the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley shortly after reaching cruise altitude.

St. Louis Gateway Arch

On clear days, the shimmering stainless steel monument is visible as the flight crosses the Mississippi River.

Great Plains Patterns

The transition from the lush Ohio Valley to the geometric crop circles of Kansas and eastern Colorado.

Pikes Peak

As the plane descends toward Denver, the southern Rockies and the famous 14,115-foot peak dominate the horizon.

Chesapeake Bay

Excellent views of the northern bay and the Susquehanna River mouth immediately after departing BWI.

Pittsburgh Steel Valley

The flight often passes just south of Pittsburgh, offering a view of the three rivers confluence from the northern windows.

Missouri River

Visible as a winding silver ribbon through the heart of the Midwest, marking the gateway to the west.

Nebraska Sandhills

The unique, grass-stabilized sand dunes of western Nebraska offer a rugged contrast to the flat farmlands.

Longs Peak

During the final approach into DEN, the right side captures the majestic northern Front Range and Longs Peak.