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GLH → TUP
Which side of the plane to sit from Mid Delta Regional Airport (Greenville) to Tupelo Regional Airport (Tupelo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Mississippi River's massive oxbow lakes immediately after takeoff from Greenville, followed by a wide-angle view of the iconic Delta landscape.
Mississippi River Oxbows
Spectacular views of Lake Ferguson and the winding curves of the Mississippi River immediately following departure.
Delta Patchwork
An endless grid of agricultural fields that resemble a perfectly stitched green and brown quilt.
Sunflower River
A glimpse of the meandering Sunflower River as it snakes through the alluvial plain toward the north.
Clarksdale Distant View
On clear days, looking north provides a view toward the northern reaches of the Delta's cultural heart.
Sit on the left for departures to the north/east to catch the river's massive bends. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the reflective water in the oxbow lakes and irrigation canals.
Indianola & Blues Country
Fly over the heart of the Delta Blues, passing near Indianola and the B.B. King heritage sites.
Yazoo Basin Transition
Witness the landscape shift from the flat Delta floor into the rising loess bluffs and hill country.
Natchez Trace Parkway
Look for the distinct ribbon of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway cutting through the forests near Tupelo.
Tombigbee National Forest
As you descend into Tupelo, the dense pine and hardwood canopies of the national forest dominate the view.
The right side is best for observing the geological transition from the flatlands to the Appalachian foothills. Late afternoon flights provide a beautiful golden glow over the wooded hills of Northeast Mississippi.
Distance: 222 km (138 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: GLH (33.482898712158196, -90.98560333251952)
Arrival: TUP (34.26810073852539, -88.7698974609375)
Route Type: Domestic
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