MLI → AZA

Missouri River Confluence

Visible north of the flight path, where the Missouri and Mississippi rivers meet near St. Louis.

Sangre de Cristo Range

The southern tip of the Rocky Mountains featuring snow-capped peaks in New Mexico.

Painted Desert

Vibrant bands of red, orange, and purple rock formations stretching across the Arizona plateau.

Mogollon Rim

A massive 2,000-foot drop-off that marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau.

Four Peaks Wilderness

The most recognizable peaks in the Phoenix area, offering a dramatic landmark before touchdown.

Mississippi River

Expansive views of the river valley and the Quad Cities urban area immediately following takeoff from MLI.

Kansas Wind Farms

Massive clusters of white turbines dotting the flat, geometric landscape of the Great Plains.

Sandia Mountains

The towering 10,000-foot eastern face of the mountains that border Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Salt River

A winding blue ribbon of water cutting through the harsh, arid landscape of the Tonto National Forest.

Superstition Mountains

Legendary, jagged rock formations that dominate the horizon on the final approach into Mesa.