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MSP → TVC
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of the Great Lakes region, including the dramatic Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Leelanau Peninsula on the descent into Traverse City.
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St. Croix River
The beautiful river boundary that marks the transition from Minnesota into the Wisconsin wilderness.
Northwoods Canopy
Endless stretches of dense forest and hidden glacial lakes across northern Wisconsin.
Door County
The distinct peninsula of Wisconsin known as the 'thumb' is visible jutting into Lake Michigan.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Vast, golden sand bluffs towering hundreds of feet above the blue waters of Lake Michigan.
Manitou Islands
The isolated North and South Manitou Islands appear as emerald gems in the turquoise lake water.
Book a window on the left side to maximize views of the Michigan shoreline. Morning flights are preferred as the sun lights up the dunes from the east. Keep your camera ready as you pass over Door County, which signals you are halfway across the lake. During winter, look for interesting ice patterns along the shoreline and around the islands.
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Twin Cities Skyline
A sprawling view of the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan areas immediately after takeoff.
Wisconsin Farmland
A geometric patchwork of colorful crop fields and rural homesteads stretching to the horizon.
Central Lake Michigan
The deep blue, oceanic expanse of the second-largest Great Lake at its widest point.
Manistee National Forest
A massive green carpet of federal forest land covering the western Michigan coastline.
Traverse City Approach
Views of Boardman Lake and the urban center of Traverse City as the plane lines up for landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the intense glare of the sun reflecting off Lake Michigan. On departure from MSP, this side typically offers a better view of the Mall of America and the airport complex. Watch for massive cargo ships or freighters crossing the lake during the mid-flight segment.
Book Hotels in Traverse CityDistance: 603 km (375 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: TVC (44.74140167236328, -85.58219909667969)
Route Type: Domestic
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