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SLC → TWF
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (Twin Falls)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic turquoise and salt-crusted landscapes of the Great Salt Lake and the vast, otherworldly Great Salt Lake Desert.
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Great Salt Lake
Witness the stark contrast of the turquoise water against white salt crusts and the Lucin Cutoff railroad trestle.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the lake, featuring rugged mountainous terrain and home to free-roaming bison.
Great Salt Lake Desert
The expansive, flat white salt pans that stretch toward the Nevada border, creating a surreal landscape.
Promontory Point
The geographic tip of the Promontory Mountains extending into the lake, near where the Transcontinental Railroad was completed.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to see the sun reflecting off the salt flats. Watch for the 'Pink Water' near the northern causeway caused by salt-loving microbes. During winter, the salt crust appears even more brilliant against the cold blue water.
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Wasatch Range
Jagged, snow-capped peaks rising sharply from the valley floor immediately after departure from SLC.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
A massive delta where the Bear River empties into the lake, featuring intricate marshland patterns.
Snake River Plain
The transition into Idaho's volcanic and agricultural heartland, characterized by vast circular irrigation patterns.
Snake River Canyon
The deep basalt canyon carved by the Snake River, visible as you descend into the Magic Valley.
The right side is best for morning flights when the sun illuminates the Wasatch peaks to the east. As you approach Twin Falls, keep a sharp eye out for the Perrine Bridge and Shoshone Falls, though their visibility depends on the specific landing pattern used that day.
Book Hotels in Twin FallsDistance: 281 km (175 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: TWF (42.4818, -114.487999)
Route Type: Domestic
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