MSP → DSM

Downtown St. Paul

Clear views of the Minnesota State Capitol and the cathedral shortly after departure from MSP.

Mississippi River Confluence

The point where the Minnesota River joins the Mississippi, often visible just south of the airport.

Midwestern Heartland

Expansive views of the geometric crop patterns and rural townships of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.

Iowa State Capitol

The iconic 23-karat gold-leafed dome is visible on the left when approaching Des Moines from the north.

Minneapolis Skyline

Aerial view of downtown Minneapolis, US Bank Stadium, and the high-rise office towers.

Chain of Lakes

Views of Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet, and Lake of the Isles west of the Minneapolis urban core.

Wind Farm Arrays

Vast arrays of wind turbines across the flat plains near the Minnesota-Iowa border.

Saylorville Lake

A large reservoir on the Des Moines River visible just before the final approach into the city.