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MGW → IAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field (Morgantown) to Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic ridges of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, including spectacular views of Shenandoah National Park.
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Monongahela National Forest
Rugged, high-altitude wilderness featuring some of the highest peaks in the Alleghenies.
Seneca Rocks Area
Distinctive jagged rock formations that stand out against the surrounding forest valley.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The iconic, long linear ridges that define the eastern edge of the Appalachian range.
Skyline Drive
The winding scenic highway that traverses the crest of Shenandoah National Park.
Bull Run Mountains
The final set of ridges before the plane descends into the Virginia Piedmont toward Dulles.
Sit on the right for the most iconic mountain views. This side is especially breathtaking during the autumn (October) for foliage. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses, but the shadows on the mountain ridges provide incredible depth for photography.
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Cheat Lake
A large, sprawling reservoir just east of Morgantown, visible shortly after takeoff.
Savage River State Forest
Dense forest canopy of Western Maryland, showcasing deep greens in summer and vibrant oranges in fall.
Potomac River Bends
Watch the winding Potomac River as it carves the border between Maryland and West Virginia.
Loudoun County Suburbs
The rapid transition from rural landscapes to the dense residential developments of Northern Virginia.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers a great perspective of the Potomac River's 'S' curves and the historic transit corridors leading into the DC metro area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 226 km (140 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: MGW (39.64289856, -79.91629791)
Arrival: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Route Type: Domestic
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