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STL โ TBN
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney field (Fort Leonardwood)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the winding Meramec River and the rugged, dense transition into the heart of the Ozark Plateau.
St. Louis Suburbs
Aerial perspective of the sprawling residential communities in South St. Louis County and Fenton during initial ascent.
Meramec River Valley
Excellent views of the river's tight oxbows and limestone bluffs as the flight heads southwest.
Ozark Plateau
The landscape transforms into the iconic rolling hills and dense oak-hickory forests of the Missouri Ozarks.
Fort Leonard Wood
Clear views of the military base's expansive training ranges and barracks during the final descent into TBN.
Sit here for the best morning light. Look for the transition from urban grid patterns to the organic curves of the Meramec River within the first 10 minutes of flight. In autumn, this side offers a spectacular view of the changing foliage over the state parks.
Missouri River Valley
Visible to the north shortly after takeoff, showing the wide floodplain near the Chesterfield Valley.
Spirit of St. Louis Airport
A top-down view of the major general aviation hub located in the Chesterfield area.
Interstate 44 Corridor
Watch the 'Mother Road' navigate the terrain, serving as a constant geographic marker throughout the short hop.
Gasconade River
Distinctive deep-cut river bends visible as the aircraft begins its final approach into the Waynesville area.
Recommended for late afternoon flights to avoid the southern sun glare. Keep an eye out for the Weldon Spring Site 'Rock Pile'โa massive containment cellโlocated north of the flight path shortly after leaving STL.
Distance: 191 km (119 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: TBN (37.74160004, -92.14070129)
Route Type: Domestic
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