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HON → PIR
Which side of the plane to sit from Huron Regional Airport (Huron) to Pierre Regional Airport (Pierre)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the vast Lake Oahe reservoir and the massive Oahe Dam during the final descent into Pierre.
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Great Plains Patchwork
An expansive view of the geometric agricultural grid that defines the South Dakota landscape.
Lake Oahe
Glimpse one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States, extending far to the north.
Oahe Dam
View the massive earth-fill dam structure that regulates the Missouri River's flow.
Pierre Regional View
A sweeping vista of the state capital nestled in the river valley before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for photographers interested in the scale of the Missouri River reservoirs. For the best lighting on the Oahe Dam and Lake Oahe, look for morning flights. Be sure to look out early as the flight duration is very short.
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James River Valley
View the fertile basin and winding river patterns immediately after takeoff from Huron.
US Highway 14 Corridor
Track the primary transit artery connecting the small prairie towns of central South Dakota.
Lake Sharpe
Observe the southern reservoir of the Missouri River as the aircraft enters the Pierre terminal area.
State Capitol Dome
Spot the distinct architectural dome of the South Dakota State Capitol on the approach to the airport.
Choose the left side for southern views of the Missouri River bluffs and a better chance to see the downtown Pierre architecture and Capitol building during landing. Late afternoon flights may experience significant glare from the sun on this side.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 164 km (102 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: HON (44.38520050048828, -98.22850036621094)
Arrival: PIR (44.38270187, -100.2860031)
Route Type: Domestic
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