DSM → EWR

Mississippi River Crossing

Watch as the flight leaves Iowa, crossing the wide Mississippi River near the Quad Cities region.

Chicago & Lake Michigan

On many flight paths, you can see the distant Willis Tower and the deep blue expanse of Lake Michigan to the north.

Susquehanna River

Observe the wide, shallow Susquehanna River as it snakes through the Appalachian valleys of Pennsylvania.

Delaware Water Gap

A prominent geographic notch where the Delaware River cuts through the Blue Mountains on the NJ/PA border.

Manhattan Skyline

During the 'Stadium Visual' or standard arrivals, the left side offers iconic views of the World Trade Center and Midtown skyscrapers.

Iowa Farmland

Marvel at the perfect geometric 'grid' of the American Heartland immediately after takeoff from Des Moines.

Ohio Valley Hubs

Views of industrial centers and the rolling hills of eastern Ohio as the landscape begins to transition.

Allegheny Mountains

Dense forest cover and the long, parallel ridges of the Appalachian mountain chain stretching toward the horizon.

Philadelphia Distance View

On more southern arrivals, the Philadelphia skyline and the Delaware River can be spotted in the distance to the south.

Port Newark

Get a bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest container ports and the massive cargo ships just seconds before touchdown.