IAD → IND

Shenandoah National Park

Aerial views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the winding Skyline Drive shortly after departure.

Monongahela National Forest

Vast stretches of dense Appalachian forest and rugged terrain across West Virginia.

Charleston, WV

The capital city of West Virginia, featuring the distinct gold-domed capitol building along the Kanawha River.

Ohio River Crossing

A major geographic boundary where the plane transitions from the Appalachian plateau into the Midwest.

Indiana Farmland

The classic Midwestern 'patchwork quilt' of agricultural fields as you descend toward Indianapolis.

Potomac River Valley

Views of the Potomac River as it carves through the landscape near the MD-WV-VA tri-state area.

Allegheny Mountains

The northern reaches of the Appalachian range, characterized by long, parallel mountain ridges.

Columbus, Ohio

Distant views of the Ohio state capital's skyline depending on the specific flight corridor.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

If landing from the north or east, the massive oval track is often visible on the right side during the final approach.

White River

The main waterway cutting through central Indiana as the aircraft lines up for landing.