TUS → MSP

Santa Catalina Mountains

Dramatic rugged peaks north of Tucson, including Mount Lemmon, visible shortly after takeoff.

Painted Desert Fringe

Vibrant geological strata and high-altitude desert plateaus across the Arizona-New Mexico border.

Sangre de Cristo Mountains

The southern tip of the Rocky Mountains, often snow-capped during winter and spring months.

Nebraska Sandhills

Intricate patterns of grass-stabilized sand dunes stretching across the northern Great Plains.

Chain of Lakes

The famous urban lakes of Minneapolis, including Bde Maka Ska, visible during the final approach.

Minneapolis Skyline

Premier views of the city's skyscraper cluster if the flight enters from the south or west.

Sonoran Desert

Wide-angle views of the arid landscape and desert floor stretching toward the southern horizon.

Gila National Forest

A massive expanse of forested mountains and deep canyons in southwestern New Mexico.

Great Plains Patchwork

The characteristic circular irrigation patterns and colorful agricultural grids of Kansas and Iowa.

Missouri River

The winding path of the Missouri River acts as a major geographic landmark halfway through the flight.

Mississippi River Valley

The historic river and its lush bluffs are clearly visible just before landing at MSP.