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ABQ → LAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque) to Los Alamos Airport (Los Alamos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent views of the Rio Grande Valley and the dramatic volcanic tuff cliffs of the Pajarito Plateau leading directly into Los Alamos.
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Rio Grande River
The primary water source for the region, visible winding north through the high desert floor.
Petroglyph National Monument
Ancient volcanic basalt flows and archaeological sites on the West Mesa of Albuquerque.
Cochiti Lake
A massive earthen dam and reservoir reflecting the New Mexico sky against white cliffs.
Bandelier National Monument
Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings carved into the soft volcanic ash of Frijoles Canyon.
Pajarito Plateau
Dramatic 'finger mesas' created by ancient ash flows from the nearby Valles Caldera.
Sit on the left for the best view of the 'Atomic City' as you land. Afternoon flights are ideal on this side to avoid sun glare from the east and to see the mesas illuminated in gold. Look for the distinct canyon-and-mesa topography that defines the Los Alamos landscape.
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Sandia Mountains
The dramatic western limestone face of the Sandias rising immediately north of Albuquerque.
Santa Fe National Forest
Lush pine-covered slopes of the Jemez Mountains stretching toward the northern horizon.
White Rock Canyon
A deep, dark basalt gorge where the Rio Grande has sliced through the volcanic plateau.
Coronado Historic Site
The ruins of Kuaua Pueblo located near the riverside town of Bernalillo.
Jemez Mountains
The remnants of a massive supervolcano, providing a rugged backdrop to the flight.
Choose the right side for morning departures to see the sun hitting the face of the Sandia Mountains. This side offers a better perspective of the deep rift valley and the transition from desert to high-altitude forest. Keep an eye out for the white basalt formations near White Rock.
Book Hotels in Los AlamosDistance: 98 km (61 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 min
Departure: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Arrival: LAM (35.8797988892, -106.268997192)
Route Type: Domestic
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