Passengers departing to the north will see the University of Louisville and the historic Churchill Downs racetrack on the left side of the aircraft.
The Right Side is preferred for its superior lighting conditions on westbound flights, avoiding the direct southern sun. It offers a spectacular view of the Northern Front Range and Rocky Mountain National Park during the descent into Denver.
The right side offers superior views of the Ohio River at takeoff, the rugged Tennessee ridges, and the iconic Orlando theme parks during the final descent.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Mogollon Rim and the iconic landmarks of the Phoenix Valley, including Camelback Mountain, during the descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the Mississippi River crossing, the Little Rock metropolitan area, and a higher likelihood of seeing the Dallas skyline during the final approach into DFW.
The left side is typically superior as it provides a front-row seat to the Chicago skyline during the final approach into O'Hare, as well as a great view of downtown Louisville immediately after takeoff.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the Ohio River on departure, the expansive Land Between the Lakes recreation area, and a more dramatic crossing of the Mississippi River.
The left side offers a superior view of the Louisville skyline during departure and provides the best angle for the Detroit riverfront and skyline during common southern approaches into DTW.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Ohio River upon departure and the scenic confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers during the descent into the Chesapeake region.
The left side provides a superior view of the Ohio River at departure, the winding Mississippi River valley during the descent, and the iconic skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis upon arrival.
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Stone Mountain and a more consistent angle for the Atlanta skyline during the standard approach into ATL.