SFB → IAG

Central Florida Lakes

Immediately after takeoff from SFB, view Lake Monroe and the winding St. Johns River as you climb northward.

Appalachian Mountains

Mid-flight offers views of the rolling Blue Ridge and Allegheny ridges as the route traverses Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Buffalo Skyline

During descent, look for the tall buildings of downtown Buffalo and the Lake Erie waterfront.

Niagara River & Gorge

The plane typically banks south of the airport, providing a clear view of the churning turquoise water of the Niagara Gorge.

The Falls

Depending on the approach path to IAG, the left side usually provides the best chance to spot the Horseshoe and American Falls.

Atlantic Coastline

Depending on the specific airway, you may see the distant glimmer of the Atlantic Ocean and the coastal marshes of Georgia and the Carolinas.

The Finger Lakes

As you enter New York airspace, look east to spot the long, narrow glacial lakes like Seneca and Cayuga.

Lake Ontario

Upon arrival, the vast expanse of Lake Ontario stretches toward the northern horizon, appearing like an inland sea.

Allegheny National Forest

Dense, lush forest canopies stretching across the Pennsylvania-New York border during the mid-to-late stage of the flight.