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IAD → BKW
Which side of the plane to sit from Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington) to Raleigh County Memorial Airport (Beckley)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Shenandoah National Park ridge lines and the high-altitude plateaus of the Monongahela National Forest.
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Shenandoah National Park
Aerial perspective of the iconic Skyline Drive following the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Massanutten Mountain
The unique 'kettle' formation where the mountain splits into two parallel ridges enclosing a hidden valley.
Alleghany Front
The sharp transition from the Ridge-and-Valley province to the higher Appalachian Plateau.
Monongahela National Forest
Expansive views of West Virginia's rugged wilderness and high-elevation spruce forests.
Sit behind the wing for a clear view of the mountain contours. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge, often highlighting morning mist in the valleys. Keep a lookout for the Spruce Knob area, the highest point in West Virginia, as you approach Beckley.
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Shenandoah River
Watch the serpentine loops of the South Fork winding through the fertile valley floor.
George Washington National Forest
Dense hardwood forests covering steep, narrow ridges stretching toward the horizon.
Front Royal
A bird's-eye view of the northern gateway to the Shenandoah Valley and the confluence of river branches.
Appalachian Ridges
Sequential mountain waves that define the landscape of the Eastern Panhandle and West Virginia border.
The right side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the sun's glare. Look for the distinct 'folds' of the earth's crust that characterize the Ridge-and-Valley region. During autumn, this side provides exceptional views of the fall foliage transitions from the valley floor to the mountain peaks.
Book Hotels in BeckleyDistance: 345 km (214 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Arrival: BKW (37.787300109899995, -81.1241989136)
Route Type: Domestic
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