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IRK → STL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kirksville Regional Airport (Kirksville) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the major river systems and the urban transition as you approach St. Louis from the north, including the dramatic confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
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Adair County Farmland
The flight begins over the distinctive grid patterns of Northeast Missouri's agricultural heartland.
Mark Twain Lake
Visible to the east, this large reservoir provides a blue contrast to the surrounding green plains.
Missouri River
The winding path of the river becomes prominent as the aircraft descends toward the metro area.
St. Charles Suburbs
The dense residential patterns of St. Charles and Florissant mark the entry into the St. Louis metropolitan zone.
STL Terminal Views
On final approach, you get a clear view of the airport's iconic Minoru Yamasaki-designed terminal domes.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing to capture the scale of the Missouri River. In autumn, the foliage along the river bluffs is particularly vibrant. Request a window seat forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the landing gear deployment and the airport layout.
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Cuivre River State Park
Look for the expansive forested area of one of Missouri's largest state parks during mid-flight.
Norfolk Southern Rail Lines
Follow the long freight trains snaking through the landscape towards the St. Louis rail hubs.
St. Peters/O'Fallon
The rapid suburban development and commercial centers of St. Charles County are highly visible.
Corporate Corridors
Views of the tech and logistics hubs located along the I-70 corridor west of the airport.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the landscape. Watch for the 'Spirit of St. Louis' airport in the distance to the southwest during your descent. This side offers a better perspective of the western suburban sprawl and the industrial infrastructure serving the metro region.
Book Hotels in St. LouisDistance: 239 km (149 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: IRK (40.09349822998047, -92.5448989868164)
Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Route Type: Domestic
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