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MSP → MLI
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Quad City International Airport (Moline)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most consistent views of the winding Mississippi River, the dramatic bluffs of the Driftless Area, and the confluence of the St. Croix River.
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St. Paul Skyline
Aerial views of the Minnesota State Capitol and the St. Paul downtown district shortly after takeoff from MSP.
St. Croix Confluence
Watch for the point where the blue waters of the St. Croix River merge with the silty Mississippi near Prescott.
Lake Pepin
A massive natural widening of the Mississippi River bordered by steep limestone bluffs.
Upper Mississippi Refuge
Expansive views of the braided channels and islands that form a critical migratory path for bald eagles.
La Crosse & Grandad Bluff
The city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, nestled between the river and its signature high bluff.
Book a morning flight to have the sun at your back, illuminating the Wisconsin riverbanks and the Driftless Area bluffs. If the flight path stays east of the river, look for the 'Great River Road' winding along the base of the cliffs. The scenery is particularly vibrant in mid-to-late October when the hardwood forests change color.
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A clear view of the IDS Center and the US Bank Stadium during the initial climb-out from MSP.
Rochester & Mayo Clinic
The sprawling medical campus of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic is often visible as you fly over southern Minnesota.
Iowa Farmland Mosaic
A perfect grid of agricultural fields that creates a geometric patchwork quilt effect across the landscape.
Dubuque Bridges
The distinctive bridges connecting Iowa to Illinois and Wisconsin as you approach the tri-state area.
John Deere Headquarters
Large industrial footprints and corporate facilities visible as you begin the final descent into the Quad Cities.
Sit on the right side for sunset flights to catch the reflection of the sky in the many small lakes and ponds of southern Minnesota. Watch for the transformation from urban Minneapolis to the perfectly flat agricultural grids of Iowa. As you approach MLI, look for the 'Arsenal Island' located in the middle of the Mississippi River.
Book Hotels in MolineDistance: 441 km (274 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: MLI (41.44850158691406, -90.50749969482422)
Route Type: Domestic
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