SLC → PIH

Great Salt Lake

Witness the vast, shimmering expanse of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, often displaying distinct color variations.

Antelope Island

The largest island in the lake, visible shortly after departure, featuring rugged hills and known for its bison herds.

Promontory Mountains

The range where the first transcontinental railroad was completed; look for the historic grades winding through the terrain.

Malad River Valley

A deep agricultural valley carving through the northern Utah and southern Idaho border regions.

Snake River Plain

As you descend into Pocatello, the flat, basaltic landscape of the Snake River Plain opens up to the west.

Wasatch Mountain Range

Towering peaks flanking the flight path to the east, including Ben Lomond and Mount Ogden.

Willard Bay

A distinct, freshwater man-made reservoir that stands out against the surrounding salt marshes.

Logan & Cache Valley

In the distance, you can see the high-altitude Cache Valley, home to Utah State University.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Densely forested ridges of the Portneuf Range that signal your arrival into the Pocatello area.

Pocatello Rail Yards

On the final approach, the massive Union Pacific classification yard—one of the largest in the West—is visible.