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MKL → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (Jackson) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is preferred for its superior urban perspectives, offering the most direct views of the Jackson departure and the iconic Nashville skyline during the final approach.
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Jackson Cityscape
Immediate views of the Jackson urban area and the Interstate 40 corridor stretching toward the horizon.
Tennessee River
A wide crossing over the Tennessee River near New Johnsonville, featuring scenic islands and prominent sandbars.
Harpeth Valley
Lush green rolling hills and the winding Harpeth River as the flight transitions into the Middle Tennessee region.
Nashville Skyline
The famous AT&T 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River waterfront are typically visible during the descent.
Morning flights are ideal on this side to keep the sun behind you. Keep your camera ready during the final ten minutes of the flight for the best views of the Nashville skyscrapers, particularly if the aircraft vectors from the northwest. In the fall, the river valleys provide excellent foliage views.
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Natchez Trace
The dense hardwood canopy of the Natchez Trace State Park provides a deep green carpet below the flight path.
Duck River
Visible serpentine bends of the Duck River, which is one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America.
Percy Priest Lake
A massive reservoir popular for recreation, visible just south of the airport runway during the final landing phase.
This side is best for afternoon flights to avoid glare. It offers more natural, forested scenery compared to the left. Watch for the distinct linear clearing of the Natchez Trace Parkway cutting through the trees. During summer weekends, look for numerous white wakes from boats on Percy Priest Lake.
Book Hotels in NashvilleDistance: 210 km (130 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: MKL (35.599899, -88.915604)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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