HSV → DCA

Lake Guntersville

Expansive views of Alabama's largest lake and its various islands and bridges.

Blue Ridge Mountains

Dramatic views of the Appalachian range as the flight path cuts across Virginia.

The National Mall

An incredible overhead view of the Lincoln Memorial, reflecting pool, and Washington Monument.

U.S. Capitol Building

The iconic white dome visible at the eastern end of the National Mall during the final descent.

Potomac River

The aircraft follows the winding river directly, providing a low-altitude tour of the waterfront.

Nationals Park

The baseball stadium is clearly visible along the Anacostia River junction during the turn to final.

Tennessee River

Broad, sweeping bends of the river visible shortly after takeoff from Huntsville.

Great Smoky Mountains

Distant views of the hazy, ancient peaks along the Tennessee-North Carolina border.

Shenandoah National Park

The lush green ridgelines of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the winding Skyline Drive.

The Pentagon

The massive, iconic five-sided headquarters of the Department of Defense just before touchdown.

Arlington National Cemetery

The somber and perfectly aligned rows of white headstones on the Virginia hillside.