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DEN → AIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Alliance Municipal Airport (Alliance)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range upon departure and features the most iconic historical landmarks of the Nebraska panhandle during the approach.
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The Front Range
Unobstructed views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, including Longs Peak, shortly after takeoff from Denver.
Pawnee Buttes
Distinctive twin geologic towers rising from the shortgrass prairie of the Pawnee National Grassland in Colorado.
Chimney Rock
The most famous landmark of the Oregon Trail, a slender spire rising 325 feet above the North Platte River Valley.
Scotts Bluff
Massive clay and sandstone bluffs that served as a major waypoint for pioneers heading west in the 19th century.
Ranching Heartlands
Vast stretches of high plains ranch land showing the transition from the Colorado plateau into the Nebraska Panhandle.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views during the first 15 minutes. Morning flights provide excellent 'front-lighting' on the Rockies and the bluffs of western Nebraska. During winter, the snow highlights the dramatic vertical relief of the Pawnee Buttes and Chimney Rock.
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DEN Terminal
A great view of the Jeppesen Terminal's iconic white fabric roof resembling the peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
Barr Lake State Park
A large reservoir just north of the airport known as a premier site for viewing nesting bald eagles.
Circular Irrigation
A mesmerizing green and gold quilt-work pattern created by massive center-pivot irrigation systems across eastern Colorado.
South Platte River
The winding ribbon of the South Platte River as it carves through the arid landscape toward the northeast.
The Sandhills Edge
The beginning of the Nebraska Sandhills, featuring rolling grass-stabilized sand dunes unique to this region.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun over the mountains. Look down shortly after takeoff to see the geometric precision of Denver's airport layout, one of the largest by land area in the world.
Book Hotels in AllianceDistance: 290 km (180 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: AIA (42.0531997681, -102.804000854)
Route Type: Domestic
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