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HOT → ELD
Which side of the plane to sit from Memorial Field (Hot Springs) to South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (El Dorado)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an immediate view of the Hot Springs skyline and the historic bathhouses of the National Park, followed by a better perspective of the Ouachita River's winding path.
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Hot Springs National Park
Aerial view of Bathhouse Row and the Mountain Tower visible shortly after departure from HOT.
Lake Hamilton Shoreline
Dense waterfront developments and the scenic bridges of Highway 7 spanning the water.
Ouachita River Bends
The river creates dramatic oxbows and curves through the landscape toward the southeast.
Smackover Oil Field
Visible legacy infrastructure and modern drilling sites from the historic South Arkansas oil boom.
Look out the window immediately upon takeoff; the climb out of Memorial Field provides the best view of the 'Valley of the Vapors.' Morning flights are preferred as the sun illuminates the historic architecture of downtown Hot Springs without glare.
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Degray Lake
A massive, clear blue reservoir visible to the southwest, known for its jagged shoreline and state park.
Ouachita National Forest
The rolling green ridges of one of the oldest national forests in the Southern United States.
Managed Pine Plantations
Geometric patterns of the timber industry, showing various stages of growth and harvest across the hills.
Calion Lake
A notable wetland area and lake just north of El Dorado, popular for waterfowl and fishing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sun reflecting off Degray Lake. During the fall, this side offers superior views of the deciduous trees changing color within the Ouachita foothills.
Book Hotels in El DoradoDistance: 142 km (88 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: HOT (34.47800064086914, -93.09619903564452)
Arrival: ELD (33.22100067138672, -92.81330108642578)
Route Type: Domestic
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