SBN → DTW

Lake Michigan Coastline

Visible immediately after takeoff from SBN if the flight departs toward the west before turning east.

Kalamazoo Skyline

A clear view of the mid-sized city and its industrial centers as the flight tracks north of the Indiana border.

Ann Arbor & The Big House

Exceptional views of the University of Michigan campus and Michigan Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in the world.

Huron River Valley

The winding river and lush green parks surrounding the Washtenaw County area during the final approach.

Midwestern Farmland

The classic 'patchwork quilt' pattern of Indiana and Michigan agricultural fields, particularly striking in the morning light.

Jackson Area

Views of central Michigan's smaller hubs and the expansive grounds of the State Prison of Southern Michigan.

Western Lake Erie

On clear days during a southern approach to DTW, the distant glint of Lake Erie's western basin is visible to the southeast.

Detroit Suburbs

Dense residential grids and commercial corridors of Canton, Romulus, and Taylor during the low-altitude approach.