HSV → IAD

Tennessee River & Lake Guntersville

Shortly after takeoff, view the winding Tennessee River and the expansive waters of Lake Guntersville to the north.

Cumberland Plateau

Observe the rugged, elevated terrain of the plateau as you cross from Alabama into Tennessee and Virginia.

Jefferson National Forest

Dense forest canopies and steep ridges provide a deep green landscape, particularly vibrant during the autumn foliage season.

Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians

Witness the unique geological 'folded' mountains that create long, parallel ridges stretching toward the horizon.

Shenandoah Valley

On the final approach phase, look down at the fertile agricultural basin nestled between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies.

Great Smoky Mountains

Distant views of the Smokies are often visible to the south during the first half of the flight.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Spot sections of the famous scenic highway winding along the crests of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Northern Virginia Piedmont

The landscape transitions from mountains to rolling hills and horse country estates as you approach Dulles.

Manassas National Battlefield

On lower altitude approaches, the historic open fields of the Bull Run battlefields are visible to the southeast.

Dulles Airport Infrastructure

Get a bird's-eye view of the iconic Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal and the massive hangar of the Udvar-Hazy Center.