The left side provides a scenic approach featuring Tempe Town Lake and the Superstition Mountains from the east, or a close-up view of the downtown skyscrapers when arriving from the west.
The Right Side provides a clearer view of the iconic Meteor Crater and the vibrant Painted Desert with the sun positioned to the south, minimizing glare.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the American transition from the lush Appalachian Mountains to the dramatic high-desert craters and colorful mesas of Northern Arizona.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the National Mall upon departure from DCA and provides a front-row seat to the Meteor Crater and the San Francisco Peaks during the descent into Phoenix.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic geological formations of the Four Corners region and the dramatic volcanic peaks of Northern Arizona.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic shift from the lush Mississippi Delta to the stark white sands of New Mexico and the aircraft boneyards of the Sonoran Desert.
The right side offers unparalleled views of the Colorado Rockies, the colorful landscapes of the Four Corners region, and frequent distant sightings of the Grand Canyon during the descent.
The right side provides an exceptional vantage point for the Southern Rocky Mountains and the dramatic geological descent from the high Colorado Plateau over the Mogollon Rim into the desert valley.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological shift from the green Ozark foothills to the vibrant colors of the Painted Desert and the massive rim of the Colorado Plateau.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic terrain transitions and superior lighting conditions for afternoon flights, featuring views of the Great Lakes and the striking red rock formations of Northern Arizona during the descent.
The right side offers a more dramatic transition from the lush greenery of the California coastal range to the stark, vibrant contrasts of the Coachella Valley and the high peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The left side offers immediate and spectacular views of Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam shortly after takeoff, followed by distant views of the Grand Canyon's southern rim and the rugged Arizona highlands.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic San Jacinto mountain face, Joshua Tree National Park, and typically provides the best views of the Phoenix metropolitan sprawl and downtown skyline upon arrival.