PHL → ILM

Delaware Bay

The expansive meeting point of the Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff.

Delmarva Coastline

Clear views of popular beach towns like Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland.

Assateague Island

The long, narrow strip of protected barrier island known for its wild horses and pristine dunes.

Wallops Flight Facility

NASA's coastal launch site on Virginia's Eastern Shore is often visible from cruising altitude.

The Outer Banks

As you descend into ILM, the northern sections of the NC barrier islands emerge on the horizon.

Delmarva Farmland

The interior patchwork of agricultural fields and small rural towns across the peninsula.

Chesapeake Bay

A distant but impressive view of the massive estuary to the west, including its numerous inlets.

Norfolk & Hampton Roads

Depending on the flight path, you can see the world's largest naval base and heavy maritime traffic.

Great Dismal Swamp

The dark, dense canopy of this historic coastal wetland spanning the VA/NC border.

Cape Fear River

The winding river that guides the aircraft into the final approach for Wilmington.