During the descent, the left side offers a spectacular vantage point of the downtown skyline and the University of Wisconsin campus set against the scenic glacial lakes.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Mississippi River bluffs, the rugged Driftless Area terrain, and the iconic Madison isthmus and State Capitol during the final approach.
The left side provides a superior view of the Great Salt Lake and the High Uintas, while also benefiting from better lighting conditions away from the direct sun.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the flight, including the Cincinnati skyline upon departure, a closer look at the Chicago lakefront, and the best angle for Madison's famous isthmus on approach.
The right side offers an unparalleled departure view of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, followed by a scenic journey over the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains before crossing the Great Lakes.
The right side offers superior views of the Chicago skyline and the expansive blue of Lake Michigan during the transition from the Midwest plains to the Wisconsin dairy country.
The left side offers an iconic view of the National Mall upon departure from DCA and a stunning perspective of the Madison isthmus and Lake Monona during the final approach into MSN.
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally preferred for this route because it offers extensive views of the Great Lakes shoreline and a superior perspective of Lake Mendota upon arrival in Madison.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the Madison Isthmus and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus during the final approach, alongside potential glimpses of the Lake Michigan shoreline during departure.
The left side provides superior views of the University of Michigan, the Milwaukee skyline across Lake Michigan, and the iconic Madison isthmus and State Capitol during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the winding Lake of the Ozarks and a prime perspective of the Madison isthmus and State Capitol building upon approach.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the rugged Driftless Area in Wisconsin and better views of the Front Range mountains during departure from Denver.