CLT → JFK

Uptown Charlotte

A clear view of the Bank of America Stadium and the dense cluster of skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from CLT.

Washington D.C.

On clear days, the Potomac River and the distinct layout of the National Mall are visible in the distance to the west.

Philadelphia

A bird's-eye view of the dense urban grid of Center City and the winding Delaware River.

Manhattan Skyline

Often provides the 'money shot' of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the One World Trade Center during the approach sequence.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn is frequently visible as the plane turns toward Jamaica Bay.

Chesapeake Bay

Expansive views of the largest estuary in the United States, including the mouth of the bay and various coastal islands.

Delaware Bay

The broad body of water separating the Delaware coast from the southern tip of New Jersey.

Jersey Shore

Aerial perspectives of the famous barrier islands, boardwalks, and coastal towns stretching toward the horizon.

Jamaica Bay

The final view before touchdown, featuring the salt marshes and the Rockaway Peninsula.