CLT → MSY

Charlotte Skyline

Excellent views of the Uptown Charlotte skyscrapers shortly after takeoff depending on the runway configuration.

Lake Wylie

A large reservoir on the NC/SC border visible almost immediately after departing CLT.

Atlanta Corridor

The plane passes south of Atlanta, often allowing glimpses of the busy Hartsfield-Jackson airport traffic.

Mobile Bay

Distant views of the Alabama coastline and the industrial ports of the Gulf Coast.

Louisiana Wetlands

Vibrant green marshlands and intricate bayous visible as the plane enters the Mississippi River Delta region.

New Orleans Skyline

Prime views of the Superdome, the French Quarter, and the Crescent City Connection bridge on final approach.

Blue Ridge Foothills

Distant northern views of the rolling Appalachian foothills during the first 30 minutes of flight.

Birmingham View

Aerial perspective of Alabama's largest city and the surrounding iron-rich industrial landscapes.

River Meanders

The winding silver ribbons of the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers cutting through dense Alabama forests.

The Causeway

The world's longest bridge over water, stretching across Lake Pontchartrain, is best seen from this side.

Lake Pontchartrain

A massive expanse of water that the plane often flies directly over during the descent into New Orleans.

Pearl River Basin

Dense swampy terrain and river systems at the border of Mississippi and Louisiana.