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PUW → LWS
Which side of the plane to sit from Pullman Moscow Regional Airport (Pullman) to Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (Lewiston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the high Palouse plateau down into the deep basalt canyons of the Snake River.
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Snake River Canyon
Stunning views of the deep canyon carved into the basalt layers of the Columbia River Basalt Group.
The Lewiston Hill
The steep, winding US-95 highway grade that descends nearly 2,000 feet into the valley floor.
Lower Granite Lake
The reservoir formed by the Lower Granite Dam, often busy with barge traffic.
Hells Gate State Park
Basalt columns and riverfront recreation areas visible on the final approach into LWS.
Sit on the right to witness the dramatic drop-off as the plane descends from the high plateau. This is one of the steepest elevation changes in a short distance in the region. Evening flights are particularly scenic as the setting sun casts long shadows across the canyon walls, highlighting the basalt textures.
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Palouse Rolling Hills
The unique, dune-like hills of the Palouse region, famous for wheat and lentil farming.
University of Idaho
Glimpses of the campus and the iconic Kibbie Dome in nearby Moscow.
Clearwater River Valley
Aerial views of the Clearwater River winding toward the confluence with the Snake River.
The left side is ideal for morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Idaho panhandle mountains. It offers a broader view of the agricultural landscape before entering the canyon corridor. Watch for the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake rivers just before touchdown.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 42 km (26 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: PUW (46.7439, -117.110001)
Arrival: LWS (46.3745002746582, -117.01499938964844)
Route Type: Domestic
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