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MEM → MKL
Which side of the plane to sit from Memphis International Airport (Memphis) to McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (Jackson)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the sprawling Shelby Farms Park and the meandering Wolf River basin during departure, providing a more diverse visual transition from urban Memphis to rural West Tennessee.
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Shelby Farms Park
One of the largest urban parks in the US, featuring Patriot Lake and expansive green spaces just north of the initial climb.
Wolf River Wetlands
The winding, dark waters of the Wolf River create intricate patterns through the hardwood forests of Fayette County.
Haywood County Farmland
Geometric patterns of cotton and soybean fields that define the agricultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta's edge.
North Jackson Residential
A view of the suburban expansion and the bypass areas as the aircraft begins its final descent into McKellar-Sipes.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Look for the stark contrast between the dense Memphis suburbs and the sudden opening of the agricultural plains within 5 minutes of takeoff. During fall, the hardwood bottomlands along the river corridors offer vibrant foliage views.
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The distinctive town square and rapidly growing southern suburbs of the Memphis metropolitan area.
Herb Parsons Lake
A notable reservoir nestled in the timberlands, popular for local fishing and identifiable by its irregular shoreline.
Hardeman County Timber
Denser patches of pine and oak forests that replace the open fields found further north.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the golden hour light reflecting off the various small ponds and lakes scattered across the Tennessee landscape. Because this is a very short flight (under 30 minutes), keep your window shade up from the moment of pushback as cruising altitude is reached almost immediately.
Book Hotels in JacksonDistance: 115 km (71 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Arrival: MKL (35.599899, -88.915604)
Route Type: Domestic
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