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LBL → DDC
Which side of the plane to sit from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (Liberal) to Dodge City Regional Airport (Dodge City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more direct view of the Arkansas River valley and the historic tracks of the Santa Fe Trail as the aircraft descends into Dodge City.
High Plains Mosaic
Expanse of center-pivot irrigation circles creating a unique geometric patchwork across the Kansas landscape.
Santa Fe Trail Ruts
Faint linear depressions in native grasslands marking the historic wagon routes used by 19th-century pioneers.
Arkansas River Valley
The meandering path of the river becomes a focal point as the flight approaches the Dodge City terminal area.
Sit on the left side during afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. During the spring, the contrast between the green irrigated circles and the brown dormant prairie is particularly striking.
Cimarron River Basin
Distant views of the rugged and arid riverbed drainage located to the south of the flight path.
Meade State Park
A small oasis of blue water and green vegetation visible on the horizon amidst the vast agricultural fields.
Prairie Skyscrapers
Large concrete grain elevators in small rural communities like Meade serve as prominent landmarks against the flat horizon.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun illuminates the fields below. Watch for the long shadows cast by grain elevators, which are the tallest structures in the region.
Distance: 119 km (74 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: LBL (37.04420089999999, -100.9599991)
Arrival: DDC (37.76340103149414, -99.9655990600586)
Route Type: Domestic
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