LGA → MCI

Lower Manhattan Skyline

Unobstructed views of the Freedom Tower, Wall Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge during the initial ascent from LGA.

Statue of Liberty

A classic aerial perspective of Liberty Island and Ellis Island as the aircraft banks westward over the harbor.

Appalachian Ridges

The distinct, long parallel ridges of the Pennsylvania mountains create a dramatic geographic pattern below.

Mississippi River

The massive scale of the United States' primary waterway is visible near the transition from Illinois to Missouri.

St. Louis Gateway Arch

On clear days, the silver glint of the Arch can often be spotted to the south as the flight passes central Missouri.

Central Park & Midtown

Clear views of the emerald rectangle of Central Park surrounded by the dense skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan.

Hudson River Valley

A long look up the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge and the New Jersey Palisades.

Pocono Mountains

Dense forests and lake-dotted landscapes of northeastern Pennsylvania and the Delaware Water Gap.

Lake Erie (Distant)

Depending on the northernly deviation of the flight path, the southern shore of Lake Erie can be spotted to the north.

Missouri River Bends

The winding loops of the Missouri River become prominent as the plane enters the Kansas City terminal area.