STL → GRR

Gateway Arch

The most famous landmark in the Midwest is often visible directly from the window when departing East or Northeast from STL.

Mississippi-Missouri Confluence

Witness the dramatic point where the two longest rivers in North America meet, creating a massive swirl of sediment and water.

Springfield Illinois

The state capital and its historic downtown area often pass directly below the flight path.

Grand River Valley

The final approach into GRR follows the winding path of the Grand River through the lush forests of Michigan.

West St. Louis

Aerial views of the upscale Clayton business district and the sprawling green space of Forest Park shortly after takeoff.

The Great Plains Grid

Extensive views of the geometric agricultural patterns that define the Illinois and Indiana landscape.

Lake Michigan Shoreline

As the plane banks toward Grand Rapids, the blue expanse of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes may be visible to the north.

Midwestern Horizons

Excellent views of passing storm fronts or summer cumulus clouds that frequently build over the flat terrain.