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DFW → MSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Dane County Regional Truax Field (Madison)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the winding Lake of the Ozarks and a prime perspective of the Madison isthmus and State Capitol building upon approach.
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North Dallas Sprawl
Aerial views of the rapidly growing suburbs including Plano and Frisco shortly after takeoff.
Lake Texoma
The massive reservoir on the Red River bordering Texas and Oklahoma.
Lake of the Ozarks
The distinctive 'Dragon' shape of the reservoir is highly visible from cruising altitude.
Wisconsin State Capitol
The white granite dome situated on the narrow isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota.
Madison Skyline
A clear view of the city center and the University of Wisconsin campus during the final descent.
The right side is the 'money seat' for the approach into Madison. If the flight lands to the south or east, you will get a perfect view of the Capitol building. For evening flights, the sunset will reflect beautifully off the Missouri and Mississippi rivers on this side.
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Great Plains Mosaic
View the vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields across Oklahoma and Kansas.
Ozark Plateau
Observe the rolling, forested terrain of the western Ozark mountains in Missouri.
Mississippi River Bluffs
Catch the limestone bluffs and river valley near the junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Rolling Dairy Land
Typical Wisconsin scenery featuring silos and undulating pastures as you descend.
Lake Mendota
The largest of Madison's lakes, visible just before touchdown at MSN.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side is also excellent for seeing the expansive rural landscapes of the Midwest under soft morning light. Keep an eye out for the Mississippi River crossing about 30 minutes before landing.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,322 km (821 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: MSN (43.13990020751953, -89.3375015258789)
Route Type: Domestic
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