SFO → PSC

San Francisco Skyline

Immediately after takeoff, witness the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the dense urban grid of the city if departing toward the west.

Mount Shasta

The massive, snow-capped stratovolcano dominates the horizon as you cross the California-Oregon border.

Crater Lake

Depending on the exact flight path, the deep sapphire blue of the deepest lake in the USA is often visible within its volcanic caldera.

The Three Sisters

A trio of majestic peaks in the Oregon Cascades provides a stunning mid-flight landmark.

Columbia River Gorge

As the plane turns toward Pasco, the deep basalt canyons carved by the Columbia River provide a dramatic transition into the basin.

San Francisco Bay

Views of the Bay Bridge, Oakland, and the sprawling salt ponds of the South Bay during the initial climb.

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Visible as you head north through California, featuring Lassen Peak and the surrounding cinder cones.

High Desert Plateau

The transition from the lush mountains to the arid, golden landscapes of Central and Eastern Oregon.

Snake River Confluence

Upon final approach to Pasco, watch for the meeting point of the Snake and Columbia Rivers near the airport.