The descent offers a picturesque look at the shimmering waters of Pelican Lake and the rolling agricultural heartland surrounding the airport.
The left side offers a premier view of the Oahe Dam and the expansive Lake Oahe reservoir at takeoff, followed by a better approach view of Lake Kampeska in Watertown.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Minneapolis skyline immediately after departure and superior vistas of the expansive Lake Minnetonka region.