LAX → EUG

San Gabriel Mountains

Rugged, steep peaks visible immediately after departing LAX as the plane turns north over the basin.

Central Valley

A vast, geometric patchwork of California's agricultural heartland stretching toward the Sierra Nevada.

Mount Shasta

A massive, snow-capped stratovolcano that stands as a solitary giant and the highlight of the journey.

Southern Cascades

Views of Mount McLoughlin and the high-altitude terrain surrounding the Crater Lake region in the distance.

Willamette Valley

The lush, fertile valley floor that signals your final approach into the Eugene area.

Pacific Coastline

Breathtaking views of the California coast, particularly around Santa Barbara and the Central Coast during the initial climb.

Marine Layer

Dramatic visual of white fog banks rolling off the ocean and hugging the coastal cliffs of Northern California.

Oregon Coast Range

The landscape shifts to dense, deep-green Douglas fir forests as the aircraft enters the Pacific Northwest.