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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.

The approach offers a scenic transition from vast, gridded farmland to the urban layout of Bloomington-Normal and the Illinois State University campus.

ORD β†’ BMI
Chicago to Bloomington
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The Left Side is superior for this short hop as it typically offers a dramatic view of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline immediately after takeoff from O'Hare, followed by a detailed look at the suburban expansion into the Illinois prairie.

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7.8
MCO β†’ BMI
Orlando to Bloomington
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The left side offers a superior view of major metropolitan skylines including Atlanta and Nashville, along with excellent lighting for late afternoon flights heading northwest.

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7.8
MSP β†’ BMI
Minneapolis to Bloomington
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The left side provides the most scenic perspective of the Mississippi River valley immediately after takeoff and a better angle of the winding Illinois River during the descent.

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7.8
DFW β†’ BMI
Dallas-Fort Worth to Bloomington
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The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic St. Louis skyline, including the Gateway Arch, as well as the transition from the dense Ozark forests to the sprawling Illinois prairies.

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7.8
SFB β†’ BMI
Sanford to Bloomington
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The left side offers a more diverse array of landmarks, including the urban sprawl of Nashville and a better perspective of the winding rivers and lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley.

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7.5
ATL β†’ BMI
Atlanta to Bloomington
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The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rolling Kentucky Bluegrass region and the massive wind farms that define the Central Illinois landscape.

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7.5
DTW β†’ BMI
Detroit to Bloomington
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The left side provides a more immediate and striking view of the Detroit River, the Canadian border, and the urban core of Detroit and Windsor before transitioning into the pastoral landscapes of Indiana and Illinois.

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6.8
DEN β†’ BMI
Denver to Bloomington
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The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the Rocky Mountain silhouette during departure and superior views of the major river crossings as you enter the Midwest.

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6.8
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