LAS → BDL

Lake Mead & Muddy Mountains

Visible shortly after takeoff, showcasing the turquoise waters of the reservoir against the stark desert mountains.

Northern Rocky Mountains

Aerial views of the snow-capped peaks in Colorado and Wyoming, including the Front Range.

Chicago & Lake Michigan

On clear days, the Chicago skyline and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan can be seen to the north.

Finger Lakes Region

The unique, long glacial lakes of upstate New York provide a striking geographic pattern during the descent.

Berkshire Hills

Lush forested hills marking the approach into the Connecticut River Valley.

Hoover Dam

A glimpse of the engineering marvel spanning the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.

Grand Canyon North Rim

Depending on the exact flight corridor, the northern edge of this massive chasm is often visible to the south.

Midwestern Quilt

The classic American 'patchwork quilt' of circular and square agricultural fields across Kansas and Missouri.

Appalachian Mountains

The rolling, ancient ridges of Pennsylvania and the Catskills visible in the final hour of flight.

Hartford Skyline

On the final approach to BDL, the right side often catches a view of the Connecticut state capital.