Departing passengers will enjoy a panoramic view of the Madison isthmus, where the Wisconsin State Capitol stands prominently between the shimmering Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.
The left side is superior for this route primarily due to the approach into DCA. When performing the 'River Visual' approach into Runway 19, passengers on the left side are treated to a world-class view of the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol.
The right side offers a superior departure view of Madison's lakes and an unmatched perspective of the Great Salt Lake and the rugged Wind River Range during the transcontinental crossing.
The left side is the clear winner due to the iconic approach into LaGuardia, offering world-class views of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and the Hudson River, preceded by beautiful vistas of the Wisconsin Lakes and Upstate New York.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including the Madison Capitol building at takeoff, potential views of the Chicago skyline, and the winding Ohio River on the final approach into Cincinnati.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Great Lakes, the glacial Finger Lakes of New York, and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final descent into Newark.
The right side is generally superior as it offers the iconic view of the Chicago skyline and the vast horizon of Lake Michigan during the descent into O'Hare.
The left side provides a premier view of the Madison isthmus and the State Capitol upon takeoff, followed by the rugged Driftless Area and the iconic Mall of America during the final approach into Minneapolis.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Front Range and the high peaks of the Rocky Mountains, including Longs Peak, as the aircraft descends into Denver.
The left side offers the most iconic Madison views upon departure and the best chance to see the famous Stone Mountain landmark during the arrival into Atlanta.
The left side offers a superior view of Madison's unique isthmus upon departure, the sprawling Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, and the iconic Dallas skyline during the final approach into DFW.
The Right Side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and coastal geography, featuring the Milwaukee lakefront shortly after takeoff and the iconic University of Michigan campus during the arrival sequence into Detroit.