STL → ATL

Gateway Arch

Visible shortly after takeoff from STL if the aircraft departs toward the east, providing a rare aerial perspective of the nation's tallest monument.

Nashville Skyline

As the flight crosses central Tennessee, the 'Music City' skyline and the glowing Nissan Stadium are often visible to the north.

Cumberland River

Observe the deep, winding curves of the Cumberland River as it snakes through the Tennessee landscape.

Great Smoky Mountains

On clear days, the distant blue-hued peaks of the Smokies can be seen on the eastern horizon as you enter Georgia airspace.

Kennesaw Mountain

A prominent geographic and historical landmark that signals the beginning of the final descent into the Atlanta metro area.

Mississippi-Ohio Confluence

Look south to see where the massive Ohio River joins the Mississippi, marked by distinct water color differences.

Land Between the Lakes

A massive national recreation area in Kentucky featuring Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, visible as two parallel ribbons of water.

Lookout Mountain

Located near Chattanooga, this distinctive ridge is a major landmark near the Georgia-Tennessee border.

Lake Allatoona

A large, sprawling reservoir in suburban Atlanta that serves as a popular recreation spot for locals.

ATL Hartsfield-Jackson

On certain approach patterns, you get a sprawling view of the world's busiest airport and its five parallel runways.