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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The left side provides a scenic perspective of the Raccoon River valley and a clear view of the city skyline during the final descent into the airport.
The left side provides a scenic perspective of the Raccoon River valley and a clear view of the city skyline during the final descent into the airport.
The left side offers a premier vantage point for the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff from LGA and generally provides a more direct view of the Des Moines cityscape and State Capitol during the arrival phase.
The right side is superior primarily for the iconic departure from DCA, which often provides a world-class aerial view of the National Mall and D.C. monuments, followed by clear views of the Shenandoah Valley.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transitions from the Arizona high desert through the heart of the snow-capped Colorado Rockies before descending into the heartland.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography as it faces north, away from the direct sun. It provides stunning views of the red rock formations in Nevada and Utah, followed by the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the descent into the Missouri River valley.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Gulf of Mexico coastline upon takeoff and a prime view of the St. Louis skyline, including the Gateway Arch and the massive Mississippi-Missouri river confluence.
The left side offers the best potential for views of the St. Louis skyline, including the iconic Gateway Arch, and spectacular crossings of the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers.
The right side offers a scenic transition from the dense pine forests of East Texas to the rolling Ozark plateau foothills and the perfectly gridded agricultural patterns of the Midwest.
The right side offers a high probability of viewing the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and the potential for glimpses of the Great Lakes and the Chicago skyline to the north during cruise.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, including significant water bodies and the best view of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The left side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline as you bypass the city to the south or north, along with a better perspective of the Mississippi River crossing and the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
The left side offers superior views of the Gulf coastline upon departure and a dramatic crossing of the Mississippi River just before entering Iowa territory.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and avoids direct glare during afternoon flights heading northwest.