TPA → IAD

Tampa Downtown Skyline

A direct view of Tampa's growing urban core and the busy Port of Tampa immediately after takeoff.

Charleston Harbor

Depending on the specific airway, look for the distinctive Ravenel Bridge and the historic coastal layout of Charleston, South Carolina.

Atlantic Coastline

Vistas of the barrier islands and the Atlantic Ocean, particularly the transition from the South Carolina Lowcountry to the North Carolina shores.

Chesapeake Bay

The massive estuary system becomes visible during descent, showcasing the complex network of inlets and peninsulas in Maryland and Virginia.

Washington D.C. Vista

While Dulles is west of the city, the right side often catches distant views of the Washington Monument and the Potomac River on the final approach path.

Tampa Bay and St. Pete

Excellent views of the Pinellas Peninsula, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico during the initial ascent.

Piedmont Plateau

Extensive stretches of the rolling hills and dense mixed forests across the Carolinas and Southern Virginia.

Blue Ridge Foothills

As the flight enters Virginia, the distant silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains are visible to the west, especially striking during sunset.

Dulles Technology Corridor

A bird's-eye view of the modern office parks and data centers of Northern Virginia during the final descent into IAD.