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COS → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic transition from the foothills of the Rockies to the vast canyons and plains of North Texas, including iconic landmarks like Pikes Peak and Palo Duro Canyon.
Pikes Peak
Immediate views of America's Mountain to the west shortly after departing Colorado Springs.
The Spanish Peaks
Two prominent volcanic peaks that serve as a navigational landmark near the Colorado-New Mexico border.
Palo Duro Canyon
The second largest canyon in the US, known for its vibrant red rock and steep escarpments south of Amarillo.
Caprock Escarpment
The dramatic geographic transition where the high plains drop off into the lower rolling plains of Texas.
Eagle Mountain Lake
A beautiful reservoir seen just before touchdown, often providing a backdrop to the Fort Worth skyline.
Choose the right side for the most iconic landmarks. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to see the sun illuminate the red rocks of Palo Duro Canyon. Ensure you are seated behind the wing for a clear view of the Pikes Peak massif during the initial climb out of COS.
Great Plains Patterns
Intricate circular center-pivot irrigation patterns across the flat landscapes of eastern Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle.
Lake Meredith
A man-made reservoir on the Canadian River providing a splash of blue in the arid Texas Panhandle terrain.
The Red River
Observe the winding red-clay banks of the river that marks the historic border between Oklahoma and Texas.
Lake Lewisville
One of the largest lakes in North Texas, frequently visible during the final descent into the DFW metroplex.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side provides a better view of the expansive suburban growth of North Texas and the many reservoirs surrounding the DFW area during the landing sequence.
Distance: 953 km (592 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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