Departing toward the southeast provides those on the left side with clear views of the Mobile skyline and the vast river delta.
The right side is the clear winner, offering coastal views at takeoff and the iconic Chicago skyline against Lake Michigan on the approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the Mobile Bay area during departure and the best probability of seeing the Atlanta skyline during the standard approach sequence.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the intricate coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, including the dramatic Mississippi River Delta and the sprawling wetlands of Louisiana.
The right side offers superior views of the Mobile Bay and coastal features upon departure, followed by scenic inland lakes and a high probability of seeing the Charlotte skyline during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Mississippi River and the iconic Dallas skyline during the standard approach into DFW.