DFW → RAP

Red River Valley

Cross the border between Texas and Oklahoma, featuring the winding Red River and the stark transition to the Great Plains.

Distant Front Range

On exceptionally clear days, the distant silhouettes of the Colorado Rocky Mountains can be seen on the western horizon while cruising over Kansas.

Black Hills Forest

A striking contrast as the flat plains suddenly give way to the dense, dark ponderosa pine forests of the Black Hills National Forest.

Harney Peak Range

View the highest points in South Dakota, including Black Elk Peak, characterized by granite spires and rugged outcroppings.

Rapid City West

A clear view of the city nestled against the foothills, including the 'M' Hill and the transition into the mountain interior.

Irrigation Circles

View the mesmerizing geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation systems that dominate the landscape of Western Kansas and Nebraska.

Platte River

Watch the wide, braided channels of the Platte River system snake across the Nebraska landscape, a vital historical landmark for pioneers.

Badlands National Park

As you descend into Rapid City, look for the spectacular eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires of the Badlands to the east.

Nebraska Sandhills

The flight path skims the edge of this unique stabilized sand dune region, offering a view of one of the largest grass-covered dune fields in the world.

DFW Ascent

Excellent views of the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and North Texas lakes like Lewisville and Ray Roberts during the initial climb.