ABQ → DFW

Sandia Mountains

Dramatic limestone cliffs and peaks that rise immediately east of Albuquerque during the initial climb.

Llano Estacado

The 'Staked Plains,' one of the largest mesas in North America, appearing as a vast, flat expanse.

Lake Meredith

A striking blue reservoir located north of Amarillo that stands out against the arid Texas soil.

Caprock Escarpment

The geological boundary where the high plains drop off into the lower rolling plains of North Texas.

Lake Lewisville

A massive lake that often serves as a primary visual landmark when descending into the DFW metroplex.

Manzano Mountains

The southern neighbor to the Sandias, offering beautiful ridge views during the early cruise phase.

West Texas Wind Farms

Gigantic arrays of wind turbines near the New Mexico-Texas border, looking like tiny white toys from above.

Fort Worth Skyline

A clear view of the downtown Fort Worth buildings if the flight approaches DFW from the south or west.

AT&T Stadium

The enormous, silver-domed home of the Dallas Cowboys is often visible during the final descent into the airport.

I-40 Corridor

Trace the path of the historic Route 66 across the desert landscape as it parallels the flight path.