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VLD → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Valdosta Regional Airport (Valdosta) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is typically superior for this short northbound hop, offering a closer view of the Valdosta city center upon departure and a spectacular, unobstructed view of the Atlanta skyline and Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the final approach into ATL.
Valdosta City Center
Bird's-eye view of Valdosta State University and the historic downtown area immediately after takeoff.
Reed Bingham State Park
A beautiful 1,600-acre park featuring a coastal plain lake and the Little River.
Lake Blackshear
A major reservoir on the Flint River, providing a distinct blue break in the green Georgia landscape.
Atlanta Skyscrapers
Iconic views of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines as the plane descends into the metro area.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The unique pinwheel roof of the stadium is a landmark feature on the left during the final approach path.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is especially prized for the 'JJORD' arrival procedure, which often banks around the city, placing the skyscrapers right in your window. Watch for the sudden transition from South Georgia timberland to the sprawling suburban density of Clayton County.
Moody Air Force Base
If the flight path trends east, you can spot the massive runways and hangers of this major A-10 Thunderbolt II base.
Ocmulgee Mounds
Historic Mississippian culture earthworks and the city of Macon visible during the mid-flight segment.
Plant Scherer
One of the largest coal-fired power plants in the country, identifiable by its massive cooling towers and steam plumes.
Stone Mountain
On clear days, the massive granite monadnock is visible to the northeast during the descent into Atlanta.
Oconee National Forest
Expansive views of Georgia's dense pine and hardwood forests stretching toward the horizon.
The right side is best for late afternoon or sunset flights to avoid the harsh western glare. Keep an eye out for the massive Hartsfield-Jackson ground operations as you land; the right side often provides a great view of the Delta TechOps hangars and the world's busiest airport layout.
Distance: 335 km (208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: VLD (30.78249931335449, -83.27670288085938)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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