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MEM → HRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Memphis International Airport (Memphis) to Boone County Airport (Harrison)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Memphis skyline and the iconic bridges spanning the Mississippi River shortly after takeoff, followed by a clear view of the winding White River and the rugged Boston Mountain foothills.
Memphis Skyline
Get a clear view of the Pyramid, the 'M' Bridge, and the downtown skyscrapers during the initial climb out of MEM.
Mississippi River Crossing
A bird's-eye view of the heavy barge traffic and the massive bridge infrastructure connecting Tennessee and Arkansas.
White River Valley
The winding, emerald-tinted White River is visible as it carves through the limestone bluffs of northern Arkansas.
Boston Mountains
As you approach Harrison, the terrain becomes more rugged with steep ridges and deep, timbered valleys.
Sit on the right for the best photographic opportunities of Memphis landmarks during departure. On the final approach into Harrison, keep your eyes peeled for the limestone bluffs characteristic of the Buffalo National River area nearby. This side is especially vibrant during the autumn foliage peak in late October.
Mississippi River Oxbows
View the massive meanders and horseshoe-shaped lakes formed by the river's changing course over centuries.
Arkansas Delta Farmland
The vast, flat expanse of the Delta reveals a patchwork of rice and soybean fields stretching to the horizon.
St. Francis National Forest
The unusual geologic formation of Crowley's Ridge creates a sudden rise of dense forest amidst the flat plains.
Ozark Uplift
Observe the dramatic transition from the sea-level Delta to the ancient, eroded plateau of the Ozark Mountains.
Choose this side for late-afternoon flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the many bodies of water in the Delta. It is particularly striking in winter when the bare trees reveal the complex network of creeks and bayous leading into the Ozarks.
Distance: 318 km (198 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Arrival: HRO (36.26150131225586, -93.15470123291016)
Route Type: Domestic
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