MSP → ATY

Minneapolis Skyline

A spectacular view of the IDS Center, Wells Fargo Center, and U.S. Bank Stadium during the initial ascent.

Lake Minnetonka

One of Minnesota's largest lakes, showcasing intricate bays, islands, and sprawling waterfront estates.

Jeffersonian Grid

The perfect geometric layout of the American Midwest, defined by precise one-mile section lines and dirt roads.

Prairie Potholes

Small, glittering glacial lakes scattered across the landscape, particularly dense as you enter South Dakota.

Historic Fort Snelling

A historic stone fortress located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, visible right after takeoff.

Minnesota River Meanders

Watch the winding curves and lush wetlands of the Minnesota River valley as the aircraft climbs westward.

Buffalo Ridge Wind Farms

Large-scale wind turbine arrays appearing as white dots across the landscape near the South Dakota border.

Upper Midwest Farmsteads

Classic American agricultural patterns featuring red barns and silver silos dotting the rolling prairie.