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MDW → LUK
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (Cincinnati)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline immediately after takeoff and a superior vantage point of the Ohio River valley upon arrival at Lunken Field.
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Chicago Skyline
Unmatched views of the Willis Tower and the dense skyscraper core if the flight path tracks east over the lake.
Gary Steel Mills
An impressive industrial landscape of massive factories and shipping docks along the Indiana shoreline.
Indiana Dunes
The distinct sandy ridges and marshes of the National Park contrasting with the industrial zones.
Ohio River Bend
Watch the mighty Ohio River curve sharply as you descend into the Lunken Field valley.
Lunken Approach
A unique low-altitude perspective of the 'Sunken Lunken' airfield located within a natural river basin.
Sit on the right side for the best chance to see the Chicago skyline during the departure climb. During landing at LUK, this side typically offers a better view of the river bluffs and the winding Ohio River. Be aware that Lunken is in a valley, so the final approach can be more scenic than at larger airports.
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
Aerial view of the southern tip of Lake Michigan as the plane climbs out of the Chicago area.
South Bend
Look for the golden dome of Notre Dame and the urban sprawl of Northern Indiana's largest city.
Midwestern Grids
Perfectly rectangular farm plots creating a patchwork quilt effect across the Indiana landscape.
Northern Cincinnati
View the affluent wooded suburbs and rolling hills of the Queen City's northern reaches.
Book an early morning flight for soft lighting over the Indiana fields. On approach to Lunken, watch for the historic mansions of Indian Hill nestled in the forest canopy.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 411 km (255 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: LUK (39.10329819, -84.41860199)
Route Type: Domestic
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