JFK → ROC

Manhattan Skyline

Unmatched views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Freedom Tower shortly after takeoff from JFK.

Hudson River

Watch the majestic waterway carve through the valley as the flight heads north-northwest toward upstate New York.

Appalachian Plateau

Densely forested rolling hills and deep valleys of the Southern Tier region and the Poconos.

Seneca Lake

The deepest and most prominent Finger Lake is visible with its surrounding patchwork of vineyards.

University of Rochester

Clear view of the Genesee River and the historic River Campus during the final approach into ROC.

Long Island Sound

Coastal views of the shoreline and the bridges connecting the NYC boroughs to the mainland.

Catskill Peaks

Rugged mountain terrain and the blue expanse of the Ashokan Reservoir visible to the west of the flight path.

Cayuga Lake

A long, linear perspective of the lake stretching north toward the historic canal system and Ithaca.

Erie Canal

Spot the historic waterway snaking through the landscape near Fairport during the descent.

Lake Ontario

The vast horizon of the Great Lake becomes visible to the north as the plane enters the Rochester terminal area.