Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Louis to Tampa. Right side wins for both takeoff and landing, offering the Mississippi River during climb and Tampa Bay's striking turquoise waters during descent. This is a consistent advantage for the entire flight.

During takeoff from Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Mississippi River and its floodplain as the aircraft climbs southeast from Lambert. The river's distinctive meanders and the surrounding bottomlands are clearly visible during initial climb. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, St. Louis urban area, Illinois floodplain, Gateway Arch area.

When landing at Macdill Afb (MCF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico coastline during descent into MacDill. The water's turquoise shallows and the distinctive shape of the bay are striking from altitude. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Ybor City and downtown Tampa skyline.

The flight from Lambert St Louis International (STL) to Macdill Afb (MCF) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

During cruise over central Tennessee and northern Georgia, the right side offers views of the Cumberland Plateau's ridgelines and the Tennessee River valley. The Appalachian foothills become increasingly visible as the flight progresses southeast. Over central Georgia and northern Florida, the landscape transitions to pine forests and scattered lakes. The right side maintains scenic advantage throughout the flight path.