SMF → ONT

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Panoramic views of the high peaks to the east, often snow-capped during winter and spring.

Central Valley Tapestry

A vast grid of orchards, vineyards, and farmland stretching across the San Joaquin Valley.

Tehachapi Wind Farm

Thousands of white wind turbines dotting the mountain passes near the southern end of the valley.

High Mojave Desert

The stark, arid transition zone where the mountains meet the desert floor near Edwards AFB.

Mount San Antonio

Also known as Mt. Baldy, this peak towers over the approach into Ontario International.

Interstate 5 Corridor

The main artery of California travel visible as a straight line cutting through the valley floor.

California Coast Ranges

The smaller, rolling brown and green hills that separate the Central Valley from the Pacific Ocean.

Pyramid and Castaic Lakes

Deep blue reservoirs nestled in the mountains as the flight crosses the Grapevine area.

Greater Los Angeles Basin

The massive urban sprawl of the San Fernando Valley and LA visible on the horizon during descent.