FMN → SOW

Shiprock (Tsé Bitʼaʼí)

The legendary 1,500-foot volcanic neck and its massive radiating dikes are clearly visible shortly after takeoff.

Chuska Mountains

A rugged mountain range stretching along the NM/AZ border with high-altitude plateaus and dense timber.

Canyon de Chelly

Dramatic views looking down into the sheer sandstone walls and historic canyon floors of this National Monument.

Painted Desert

Sweeping vistas of red, orange, and purple sedimentary layers stretching toward the western horizon.

San Juan River

The winding river valley provides a green ribbon of life amidst the arid high-desert landscape shortly after departure.

Bisti Badlands

An otherworldly landscape of hoodoos and strange rock formations visible to the southeast of the flight path.

Defiance Plateau

A massive uplifted area covered in ponderosa pine forests, providing a stark color contrast to the desert floor.

Petrified Forest

Distant views of the vibrant, multi-colored hills of the Chinle Formation as you approach the final descent.