Departing aircraft typically head south over the historic whaling city, offering views of the busy fishing harbor, the Fairhaven bridge, and the vast expanse of Buzzards Bay.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the chain of Elizabeth Islands and a sweeping view of the entire northern and eastern coastline of Martha's Vineyard before crossing the unique, uninhabited islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget.
The flight provides a spectacular low-altitude vantage point of the private Elizabeth Islands chain and the iconic multi-colored clay cliffs of Aquinnah.
The left side offers a superior coastal perspective, featuring the historic Newport coastline, the expansive Long Island Sound, and the potential for a distant Manhattan skyline view during the approach.