The Mother Road from the Skies: the Route 66 Air Chart

The legacy of U.S. Route 66, an iconic symbol of American mobility, independence, and the spirit of adventure, is most often experienced from the vantage point of the automobile. Yet, as a pilot gains perspective from 500 feet above the ground, the legendary “Mother Road” reveals itself in a new, intimate, and monumental way. The staggering flatness of the midwestern farmlands and the sublime, rugged terrain of the high desert unfold in a manner impossible to grasp from the highway itself. This unique aerial perspective transforms the experience from a journey on a road to a flight through a living historical corridor.