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ELD → HOT
Which side of the plane to sit from South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (El Dorado) to Memorial Field (Hot Springs)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the historic Hot Springs skyline, the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, and the serene Lake Catherine during the final approach phase.
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Moro Bay
The scenic confluence of the Ouachita River and Raymond Lake near the beginning of the flight.
Lake Catherine
A clear view of the hydroelectric Remmel Dam and the elongated turquoise waters of Lake Catherine State Park.
Downtown Hot Springs
The historic Bathhouse Row and the majestic Arlington Hotel are often visible during the descent into Memorial Field.
Mountain Tower
The 216-foot Hot Springs Mountain Tower stands out atop the ridgeline overlooking the city.
The right side is ideal for photographers interested in the historic architecture of 'America's First Resort.' On the final approach to Runway 31, look for the sharp 'Zig-Zag' mountain formations which define the local geology. Evening flights offer a beautiful glow against the quartz-rich ridges of the Ouachitas.
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Arkansas Timberlands
Dense expanses of loblolly pine and hardwood forests typical of the West Gulf Coastal Plain.
Ouachita River Bends
Dramatic oxbow lakes and winding river channels visible as the route heads north toward Arkadelphia.
Lake Hamilton West
Views of the sprawling residential peninsulas and resort islands on the western edge of Hot Springs.
Sit on the left for better views of the Caddo River valley and the deeper parts of the Ouachita National Forest. Morning flights provide excellent soft lighting over the river basin without the glare of the western sun.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 142 km (88 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: ELD (33.22100067138672, -92.81330108642578)
Arrival: HOT (34.47800064086914, -93.09619903564452)
Route Type: Domestic
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