Look for the Dayton city skyline and the distinctive massive hangars of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during the final approach.
The right side offers an exceptional view of Lake Norman immediately after takeoff and a prime look at the historic Wright-Patterson Air Force Base upon arrival in Dayton.
The left side typically provides the most iconic views, including the northern ridges of the Ozark Mountains and a high-probability sighting of the St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch as the flight tracks northeast.
The left side offers superior views of the Lake Erie shoreline, the Detroit River, and the transition from the industrial Great Lakes region into the Ohio river valley.
The left side provides a better perspective of the rolling hills of northeast Ohio and the suburban landscapes of Akron and Columbus before approaching Dayton from the east.