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CLT → FAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Fayetteville Regional Grannis Field (Fayetteville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers the most iconic views, including the Uptown Charlotte skyline immediately after takeoff and the sprawling expanse of Fort Liberty as you approach Fayetteville.
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Uptown Charlotte Skyline
Spectacular views of the Bank of America Stadium and the city's highest skyscrapers shortly after departure.
Uwharrie National Forest
Dense, rolling green canopy of the ancient Uwharrie Mountains visible to the north of the flight path.
Pinehurst Golf Courses
Bird's-eye view of the world-famous sandhills and perfectly manicured greens of North Carolina's golf country.
Fort Liberty
Vast views of one of the world's largest military installations, including jump zones and training fields.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Charlotte skyline. Because this flight is very short (roughly 30 minutes), maintain a low window shade and watch closely for the transition from the Piedmont's rolling hills to the flat Coastal Plain.
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Lake Wylie
The sparkling waters and inlets of the Catawba River reservoir visible south of the airport during climb-out.
Piedmont Farmland
A patchwork quilt of rural homesteads and agriculture stretching toward the South Carolina border.
Cape Fear River
The dark, winding waters of the Cape Fear River as the aircraft enters the final approach pattern for Fayetteville.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the rural landscape. Keep an eye out for the distinct change in soil color to the sandy red and tan hues characteristic of the Sandhills region mid-flight.
Book Hotels in FayettevilleDistance: 189 km (117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: FAY (34.991199493408196, -78.88030242919922)
Route Type: Domestic
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