PHX → DRO

Mazatzal Mountains

Rugged desert peaks within the Tonto National Forest visible shortly after departing Phoenix.

Sedona Red Rocks

In the distance, the iconic crimson sandstone formations of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon create a striking contrast.

Humphreys Peak

Arizona's highest point, part of the San Francisco Peaks, often capped with snow during winter and spring.

Painted Desert

Expansive vistas of vibrant badlands and layered siltstone in shades of lavender, red, and orange.

Shiprock

A massive volcanic neck rising nearly 1,500 feet above the high-desert plain of the Navajo Nation.

Superstition Mountains

Legendary jagged peaks east of Phoenix, known for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine myths.

Theodore Roosevelt Lake

A large reservoir on the Salt River appearing as a deep blue oasis in the arid landscape.

White Mountains

High-altitude pine forests and the Mogollon Rim stretching across the eastern horizon.

Petrified Forest

The southern edge of the Painted Desert featuring unique geological erosions and ancient fossilized logs.

Animas River

A winding river that leads the aircraft through the valley toward the final approach at Durango.