CLT → ATL

Lake Wylie

Immediately after departure from CLT, look down to see the sprawling fingers of this massive reservoir on the NC/SC border.

Greenville-Spartanburg

Mid-flight, the urban sprawl of South Carolina's Upstate region is visible as the flight path parallels I-85.

Lake Hartwell

One of the Southeast's largest recreation lakes, easily identifiable by its jagged, multi-pronged shoreline crossing the Savannah River.

Lake Lanier

As the plane begins its descent into Georgia, the vast waters of Lake Lanier appear to the north of the metro area.

Downtown Atlanta Skyline

On most standard approaches to the west, the skyscrapers of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown provide a stunning backdrop.

Lake Norman

If departing to the north before turning southwest, you will see North Carolina's largest man-made lake to the north of CLT.

Crowders Mountain

A distinct monadnock rising abruptly from the surrounding Piedmont landscape shortly after crossing into South Carolina.

Blue Ridge Foothills

On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains is visible on the northern horizon throughout the flight.

Stone Mountain

The world's largest exposed granite dome is often visible to the south during the standard arrival sequence into Atlanta.

Chattahoochee River

The plane frequently crosses this historic waterway as it maneuvers for final alignment with the ATL runways.