Departing passengers on the right side can view the downtown Phoenix skyline and Chase Field when heading west, or Papago Park and Camelback Mountain when departing to the east.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the diverse transitions from the Sonoran Desert to the California coast, including views of the Colorado River and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the towering Santa Catalina Mountains and the iconic Picacho Peak, which stands as a lone sentinel between the two cities.
While both sides offer desert and coastal views, the right side provides superior perspectives of the Mississippi River Delta and a more dramatic approach into Tampa over the Gulf of Mexico.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Arizona wilderness shortly after takeoff and the scenic winding paths of the Missouri River mid-flight.
The left side offers a more dramatic geological transition, showcasing the rugged Mogollon Rim and the vast, colorful high deserts of the Southwest before reaching the Great Plains.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the rugged Superstition Mountains and the expansive high-altitude wilderness of the Gila National Forest.
The left side provides an exceptional view of the sprawling Sonoran Desert National Monument and the unique, craters-filled landscape of the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range.