CHS → MDW

Lowcountry Coastline

Sweeping views of Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, and the intricate salt marshes of the South Carolina coast.

Blue Ridge Peaks

Vantage points of the highest peaks in the eastern United States, including Mount Mitchell in the distance.

Ohio River

A major geographic landmark demarcating the transition from the upland south into the midwestern plains.

Indianapolis Cityscape

The dense downtown core of Indiana's capital is often visible during the transition over the Midwest.

Chicago Skyline & Lake Michigan

The 'Gold Coast' views, including the Willis Tower and the turquoise waters of Lake Michigan, are prominent during the standard arrival pattern.

Charleston Peninsula

A clear view of the historic district and the confluence of the Cooper and Ashley Rivers immediately after takeoff.

Lake Murray

The large reservoir in central South Carolina is often visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.

Great Smoky Mountains

Dense, hazy mountain ridges and deep valleys as the flight crosses over the border of North Carolina and Tennessee.

Hoosier National Forest

Expansive green canopies of southern Indiana visible as the plane begins its initial descent sequence.

Midway Approach

Views of the sprawling residential grids of Southwest Chicago during the final gear-down phase.