MSP → GTF

Minnesota River Valley

Immediately after departure from MSP, watch for the deep, wooded valley of the Minnesota River winding through the southern suburbs.

Prairie Potholes

The landscape of western Minnesota and eastern South Dakota is dotted with thousands of small, circular glacial ponds and wetlands.

Missouri River Crossing

A major milestone in the flight, the Missouri River carves a deep blue path through the tan and green plains of the Dakotas.

Montana Rangeland

As you enter Montana, the agriculture shifts to massive strips of wheat fields and vast rangelands typical of the High Plains.

Great Falls Approach

During descent, you will see the city of Great Falls and the Missouri River dams, which gave the city its name.

Minneapolis Skyline

Depending on the takeoff direction, you often get a perfect view of the Minneapolis skyscrapers and U.S. Bank Stadium.

Central MN Lake Country

The 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' is most apparent on the northern side, featuring a dense concentration of blue water bodies.

Red River Valley

Look down at the border of MN and ND to see one of the flattest places on Earth, an ancient glacial lake bed with perfectly grid-patterned farms.

Lake Sakakawea

Depending on the northernly deviation of the flight path, the massive blue expanse of this Missouri River reservoir may be visible.

Rocky Mountain Front

On clear days during the descent, the jagged peaks of the Rockies begin to rise sharply from the flat plains on the far western horizon.