GRK → ATL

Waco & Brazos River

Visible shortly after departure, offering views of the river winding through the Central Texas plains.

Shreveport-Bossier City

A clear view of the Red River crossing and the urban sprawl of Northern Louisiana.

Mississippi Delta

The striking geometric patterns of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta floodplains are visible as you cross the big river.

Appalachian Foothills

As you enter Alabama, notice the transition from flat land to the long, forested ridges of the southern Appalachians.

Atlanta Skyline

On most standard northern approaches, passengers on this side get a dramatic view of Midtown and Downtown Atlanta.

East Texas Piney Woods

A massive expanse of dense coniferous forest that dominates the landscape between Killeen and the Louisiana border.

Toledo Bend Reservoir

One of the largest man-made reservoirs in the South, marking the border between Texas and Louisiana.

Jackson, Mississippi

Views of the Mississippi state capital and the Pearl River are common on this flight path.

Talladega National Forest

Dense, hilly forest terrain in central Alabama providing beautiful green vistas.

ATL Runway Complex

Upon final approach, the right side often provides an incredible view of the airport's massive infrastructure and parallel landing operations.