SFB → CID

St. Johns River & Lake Monroe

Immediately after takeoff from SFB, enjoy a bird's-eye view of the winding river system and the expansive Lake Monroe.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

On the climb through Georgia, watch for the massive urban footprint of Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in the distance.

Cumberland Plateau

As you traverse Tennessee, the rugged, flat-topped ridges of the plateau offer a dramatic change from the coastal plains.

Gateway Arch & St. Louis

A major highlight; look for the distinct silver curve of the Arch and the downtown skyline near the Illinois-Missouri border.

Iowa Mosaic

The final descent offers a geometric masterpiece of green and gold corn and soybean fields divided into perfect sections.

Atlantic Coastline

During the initial climb, look east to see the distant shimmer of the Atlantic Ocean and the Florida Space Coast.

Great Smoky Mountains

On a clear day, the blue-misted peaks of the Smokies are visible to the east as you cross the Tennessee-North Carolina border.

Ohio River Confluence

Witness the massive Ohio River snaking through the landscape as it serves as the natural border between Kentucky and Illinois.

Illinois Prairie

Observe the transition from the rolling hills of the south to the flat, fertile agricultural heartland of central Illinois.

Cedar River Basin

During the final approach into CID, the winding Cedar River and the surrounding limestone bluffs define the local geography.