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JST → AOO
Which side of the plane to sit from John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (Johnstown) to Altoona Blair County Airport (Altoona)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Horseshoe Curve engineering marvel and the dramatic descent over the Allegheny Front escarpment.
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Horseshoe Curve
The world-famous three-track railroad curve, a National Historic Landmark, is visible tucked into the mountainside near Altoona.
Johnstown City Center
Aerial perspective of the city situated at the confluence of the Stoneycreek and Little Conemaugh rivers.
The Allegheny Front
The sharp geographical transition where the high plateau drops off into the lower valleys to the east.
Blue Knob Massif
Views of one of Pennsylvania's highest points and its associated ski slopes located just south of the flight path.
This is a very short flight, often under 20 minutes, so keep your camera ready from takeoff. The Horseshoe Curve is best spotted just as the plane begins its final approach into AOO. Morning flights provide the best illumination for the deep valleys on this side, while winter offers the best visibility of the railroad tracks through the bare trees.
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Gallitzin State Forest
Expansive views of dense hardwood forests that cover the rolling ridges of the Allegheny Plateau.
Glendale Lake
The sparkling waters of Prince Gallitzin State Park are often visible to the north during mid-flight.
Northern Johnstown Suburbs
A clear view of the residential layouts and small mining communities sprawling north of the city.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during late afternoon flights. Look for the distinct patterns of the ridge-and-valley province stretching toward the horizon. Autumn is the peak season here, as the forest canopy turns vibrant shades of orange and red, typically in mid-October.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 44 km (27 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: JST (40.31610107421875, -78.83390045166016)
Arrival: AOO (40.29639816, -78.31999969)
Route Type: Domestic
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