ORF → PHL

Hampton Roads & Naval Base

Direct views of the world's largest naval base and the busy shipping lanes of the Hampton Roads area immediately after takeoff.

Chesapeake Bay Western Shore

Excellent views of the western inlets of the bay, including the mouths of the York and Rappahannock Rivers.

Wilmington Skyline

As you cross the Delaware border, look for the skyline of Wilmington and the intricate industrial layout of the Delaware River.

Port of Philadelphia

Low-altitude views of the massive shipping cranes and docks lining the river as the aircraft prepares for landing.

Center City Philadelphia

The left side typically offers the most iconic view of the Philadelphia skyscrapers when the flight enters its final descent pattern.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

A stunning aerial view of the 17.6-mile engineering marvel that connects Virginia's Eastern Shore to the mainland.

Delmarva Peninsula

A patchwork of farmland and intricate marshy wetlands characteristic of the Eastern Shore region.

Delaware Bay

The wide expanse where the Delaware River meets the Atlantic, often filled with large tankers and cargo ships.

Atlantic Coastline

Distant but visible views of the Maryland and Delaware beaches stretching out toward the horizon.

Delaware City Refineries

The complex industrial structures and cooling towers located along the riverbanks south of the airport.