MSP → PIA

St. Paul Skyline

Aerial view of the Minnesota State Capitol and the St. Paul downtown district immediately after departure from MSP.

Mississippi River Confluence

Watch for the meeting of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers, marking the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Rochester & Mayo Clinic

Clear views of the prominent Mayo Clinic campus and the surrounding city of Rochester, Minnesota.

The Quad Cities

A great look at the sprawling metropolitan area of Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island straddling the Mississippi.

Illinois River Valley

Scenic views of the winding Illinois River and its backwater lakes as the plane aligns for its final approach into Peoria.

Minneapolis Skyline

Views of the US Bank Stadium and the sleek skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis shortly after takeoff.

Minnesota River Valley

The broad, lush valley of the Minnesota River as it winds toward its confluence with the Mississippi.

Iowa Farmland Grids

The quintessential 'American Heartland' view featuring perfectly geometric crop patterns and rural farmsteads.

Northern Iowa Wind Farms

Vast arrays of white wind turbines visible across the rolling plains of northern Iowa.

Cedar Rapids

Look for the industrial and residential sprawl of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second-largest city, mid-flight.