To ATL?
Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
Arriving from the east offers a panoramic view of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines as the aircraft descends over the 'city in a forest'.
Arriving from the east offers a panoramic view of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines as the aircraft descends over the 'city in a forest'.
The right side offers superior views of the rolling Piedmont terrain, the Charlotte metropolitan area, and the distant Blue Ridge Mountains before descending over the lush forests of northern Georgia.
The right side offers superior views of major metropolitan areas including Indianapolis and Nashville, along with prominent crossings of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.
The Right Side offers a more consistent view of major metropolitan hubs like Indianapolis and Nashville, along with the scenic winding bends of the Ohio and Cumberland Rivers.
The left side offers superior views of the winding Mississippi River upon departure and a higher probability of spotting the iconic Atlanta skyline during the final approach into Hartsfield-Jackson.
The left side offers superior views of the massive reservoir systems along the South Carolina-Georgia border and a higher probability of capturing the full Atlanta skyline during the final approach into Hartsfield-Jackson.
The left side is superior primarily due to the approach into Atlanta. Depending on the wind direction, aircraft often fly north of the city before turning back to land, offering a panoramic view of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines, as well as the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The left side generally offers the most consistent views of the Atlanta urban core and the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the descent into ATL.
The left side offers superior views of the Mississippi River crossing at Vicksburg, the state capital of Jackson, and a more frequent perspective of the Atlanta skyline during the northern downwind approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Tennessee River reservoirs and a higher probability of seeing the iconic Atlanta skyline during the final approach descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the rolling Kentucky Bluegrass region and the massive Lake Lanier during the final approach into the Atlanta area.
The left side generally offers the most iconic landmarks, including a potential view of the Memphis skyline, the prominent Mississippi River crossing, and the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains during the descent into Georgia.
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.