IAD → SAV

Shenandoah National Park

Spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains rising sharply from the valley floor west of the flight path.

Charlottesville

Spot the home of the University of Virginia and the surrounding historic estates nestled in the foothills.

Piedmont Plateau

Dense southern pine forests and undulating green hills characteristic of the interior Southeast.

Lake Norman

A sprawling, multi-armed lake near Charlotte that often serves as a major waypoint for north-south traffic.

Savannah River

The deep, winding river that forms the border between South Carolina and Georgia visible during the final descent.

Potomac River Basin

Aerial views of the winding Potomac River and its tributaries shortly after departing Northern Virginia.

Richmond Skyline

The capital city of Virginia is frequently visible as the flight path parallels the I-95 corridor to the east.

Kerr Lake

A massive reservoir on the Virginia and North Carolina border featuring intricate shorelines and blue water.

Carolina Coastal Plain

A vast patchwork of agricultural fields and small rural towns stretching toward the distant Atlantic horizon.

Lowcountry Marshes

Intricate networks of saltwater marshes and tidal creeks as the aircraft descends into the Savannah area.