SHV → ATL

Red River

Immediately after takeoff, witness the dark, winding waters of the Red River cutting through the Shreveport landscape.

Northern Mississippi Timberlands

Fly over the dense pine and hardwood forests that dominate the northern half of the state.

Tennessee River Valley

On a clear day, the broad expanses of the Tennessee River can be seen to the north as you cross through Alabama.

Appalachian Foothills

As the plane enters Georgia, the terrain shifts from flat plains to the rolling green hills of the Blue Ridge foothills.

Midtown Atlanta

Depending on the runway approach, the left side often gets a spectacular view of the glass skyscrapers of Midtown and Buckhead.

Cross Lake

Located just west of the airport, this large reservoir is often visible during the climb out of SHV.

Talladega National Forest

View the vast protected wilderness of eastern Alabama, characterized by ridges and valleys.

Birmingham Skyline

On southern flight paths, the industrial skyline and Vulcan statue of Birmingham may be visible in the distance.

West Point Lake

A massive reservoir on the Chattahoochee River that marks the border between Alabama and Georgia.

Downtown Atlanta

Offers a direct look at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the core downtown high-rises if approaching from the west on a southern runway.