CID → MSP

Cedar River

Aerial views of the river snaking through Cedar Rapids immediately after takeoff.

Driftless Area

Dramatic unglaciated terrain featuring deep valleys and steep limestone bluffs along the Iowa-Minnesota border.

Mississippi River

Extensive views of the Great River Road and the massive waterway defining the state boundaries.

Lake Pepin

A stunning wide point in the Mississippi River surrounded by high bluffs.

St. Paul Skyline

Clear views of the Minnesota State Capitol and the St. Paul downtown area on the approach.

Iowa Farmlands

Infinite geometric patterns of corn and soybean fields creating a green and gold patchwork.

Clear Lake

A glimpse of the popular vacation lake near Mason City if the flight path is slightly western.

Mall of America

The massive retail complex and Nickelodeon Universe are often visible during the final descent into MSP.

Minneapolis Skyline

Distant views of the downtown skyscrapers as the plane banks toward the runway.